In May 22-28 issue
"Up a creek without a paddle," became a saying Jesus Jardon can truly understand, after following his electronic GPS navigation system's instructions along West Wilson Road, and then down Caney Creek … literally … in his tractor-trailer truck.

In May 22-28 issue
Like many states Kentucky has started a program to promote local tourism, given the expected impact of high gas prices.

In May 22-28 issue
JAMESTOWN - A light turnout of around 20 percent of Russell County voters participated in Tuesday's primary election, according to Court Clerk Lisha Popplewell. Democrat Hillary Clinton received 1,026 local votes while Barack Obama managed 168 votes in the county's Democratic race for president.

In May 22-28 issue
The installation of the 18 new advanced warning emergency sirens throughout the county and below Wolf Creek Dam is complete, according to Judge-Executive Mickey Garner, Emergency Management Director H.M. Bottom and Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency Executive Director Bruce B. Brown.

In May 22-28 issue
JAMESTOWN - The members of the Russell County Fiscal Court, other local officials and county employees were treated May 15th to a number-intensive presentation regarding the future of the county jail.

In May 22-28 issue
JAMESTOWN - During the City Council's May meeting, Mayor Brooks Bates gave his annual budget address to the council saying, "As everyone knows that runs a household, the basic expenses have gone through the roof."

In May 22-28 issue
The Russell County Grand Jury returned numerous indictments at the end of last week.

In May 22-28 issue
RUSSELL SPRINGS - It was a better month in April for Russell County Hospital than in some recent months.

In May 22-28 issue
"The IRS never initiates contact by email," warned Internal Revenue Service spokesperson Jodie Reynolds. "It is a scam."