By Wade Daffron TJ Editor   A Russell County man remains incarcerated after a nearly five-hour standoff with police last week. Melvin Beard, 43, of Jamestown, was taken into custody around 9 p.m. last Wednesday. Court records said Beard was charged with first degree assault and wanton endangerment following an incident earlier that…

    Staff Report   Russell County Search & Rescue assisted in helping seven people stranded due to rising waters last week. Last Thursday, the entity conducted a “mutual aid water rescue” when they responded to the call of “seven individuals stranded on an island near Rock House Bottom after rising water cut off their…

    Staff Report   A local educator has been named to a district position. Russell County School Superintendent Michael A. Ford said Susan Stringer has been selected as the district’s new District Assessment Coordinator. “Mrs. Stringer brings many years of experience in education, including extensive classroom teaching experience and several years of administrative experience…

    Staff Report   Work is expected to begin soon on a new 9-hole, Par 3 golf course at the Russell Springs City Park. Last Thursday, at the regular monthly meeting of the Russell Springs City Council, an official announcement about the city’s new amenity was made. “I signed the final paperwork on it,”…

  Staff Report   A well-known, local law enforcement officer is now a part of the Jamestown Police Department. Corey Meyer was sworn into duty last Wednesday, July 1 by Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton. Meyer, a 2000 Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice, formerly served as a local deputy, and was a popular candidate for sheriff…

    By Wade Daffron TJ Editor   There were plenty of fans at Lakefest this past weekend. Both “fans” of music, and literally, hand-held fans as people attempted to stay cool in the throes of a several-day heat wave. In both mood and music, this year’s two-day Lakefest celebration in Jamestown has been hailed…

    Staff Report   A Russell County fishing duo earned a top ten finish in last week’s 17th Annual High School Fishing World Finals and National Championship. Caden Hall and Kaleb Wilson finished sixth overall in the tournament-earning not only prestige, but $100,000 in scholarship offers. “I’m so excited and emotional for them,” Caden’s…

    By Wade Daffron TJ Editor   In what was deemed a “historic event,” the Russell County Hospital’s first-ever, armed security officer was officially sworn into duty last Tuesday. Johnny Dial, a military veteran, former member of the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, and officer with the Columbia Police Department, received the oath from Sheriff…

    By Wade Daffron TJ Editor   When Russell County Court Clerk Patti Glover earned a return to office in the May Primary Election, there was little time to celebrate. “I was thankful and relieved,” she said, “but I also knew we would have to come back in to the office the next day and continue on.”…

    By Wade Daffron TJ Editor   Rick Napier, proprietor of the popular Big Daddy’s Eats & Treats, has been considered a chef, a tourist ambassador, friend to many, and how about a hero? Twice over, if not more. Last week, Napier received two honors for his heroism and importance to the community. Through…