In Feb. 23 issue, Russell County News
We are extremely proud to bring you the first of a new and entertaining Russell County News this weekend with our Feb. 23 issue. It is our desire to create a publication that will not only be informative in many ways but will bring you interesting and informative columns and features.

In Feb. 23 issue, Russell County News
It took only a few seconds Wednesday night for the iconic Jamestown "Doughboy" to be brought down by an alleged drunk driver's truck. Mayor Brooks Bates said the fallout from the devastation has hit home hard. "Everyone I've talked to is asking me about it," he said.

In Feb. 21-27 Issue
The last three sign-ups for Little League will be held at the Russell County High School Lobby on the following dates:

Saturday, Feb. 23 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Sat. March 1 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Baseball and Softball Age Divisions: Tee Ball Beginner’s League 3 and 4, Pee Wee Development League 5 and 6, Coach Pitch Instructional League 7 and 8, Minor League 9 and 10 and Major League 11 and 12.

In Feb. 21-27 Issue
The 16th District freshmen girls’ basketball tournament was held this weekend at Laker Gym in the Russell County High School, with the Lady Lakers ending the tournament as champions.

We dialed a friend this week and his phone answering instruction stated...Sorry I am not available to answer your call at this time, if it is an emergency please call the hospital or 911. We like that one.

Joe Smith started the day early having set his alarm clock (made in Japan) for 6 am. While his coffee pot (made in China) was perking, he shaved with his electric razor (made in Hong Kong).

Can we even imagine how excited the national news media is going to get when election time really rolls around. The TV and print news media have gone wild and all we are hearing is about the candidates what they are doing or what they haven’t done. It is like the whole world has stopped while the candidates get their say on TV.