Jamestown News

Storm downs trees, barns on Tuesday afternoon High winds buffet much of Adair County Tuesday, July 22, 2008 With photos being added By Ed Waggener A thunderstorm accompanied by high winds swept across Adair ...

Today, Friday, July 4, 2008: Independence Day Click Here Say Happy Birthday to a special County Official today! To see the new look, new location for CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays, Anniversaries.

VBS at Union Chapel on Friday, July 11, 2008 EVENTS CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS Union Chapel United Methodist Church, Jamestown, KY.

Death of Russell Countian in 4-wheeler accident under investigation POLICE REPORTS The death of a Russell County man this morning is being investigated by Kentucky State Trooper John Barnett of Kentucky State ...

Directory of Churches gets one update, one new listing DIRECTORY of CHURCHES The listing for the Glens Fork United Methodist Church has been updated: GLENSFORK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH.

SCC announces Spring 2008 Dean's List for area counties Dean's List for Adair, Casey, Cumberland Russell, & Taylor Counties listed By David A. Cazalet, Jr., SCC Public Affairs Director Somerset Community ...

What a difference a couple of months - and perhaps some polls showing Kentucky voters weren't happy with inaction by the General Assembly on major issues - make.

Associated Press - June 7, 2008 10:54 AM ET JAMESTOWN, Ky. - Russell County business owner and former state lawmaker Mae Hoover has died after a long battle with lung cancer.

Last Update: 4/17 4:43 pm Lake Cumberland Looking for a fun way to celebrate Earth Day? Go to Lake Cumberland and Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Parks and mark the occasion by participating in the 3rd Annual ... via Cincypost.Com

Chamber Insights: Complete April 2008 edition In this issue President's message from Donna Stotts New member highlights Looking ahead, Chamber calendar items Report on Redbud Giveaway Special thanks ot Ann ... via Columbia Magazine

Dream Depot offers encore of Life Is a Highway The Dream Depot is proud to announce that they will be doing an encore performance of "Life Is A Highway" on Saturday evening, April 19, 2008, at 7:00pmCT. The ... via Columbia Magazine

“When Audubon went to Louisville he sometimes would stay with the Clarks.”

Staff report Originally published 09:25 a.m., April 17, 2008 Updated 09:25 a.m., April 17, 2008 If you're a history buff curious about military leader George Rogers and naturalist/painter John James Audubon, ... via Evansville Courier & Press

“As a parent, I would want to know when something like this happens, especially if my child was on that bus.”

A Jamestown mother is distraught tonight, claiming her son was forced by a bus driver to walk behind the bus part of the way to Russell Springs Elementary. via WBKO-TV Bowling Green

Bobby Lambdin Bobby Joe Lambdin, of Flatwoods Frozen Camp Road, Corbin, Ky., passed away Saturday morning at his home in Corbin, Ky. via TheTimesTribune.com

“We've had a lot of inquiries from restaurants about wanting to locate here but as of now we only have two restaurants in Glasgow that can serve alcohol, one being Tumbleweed”

This is possibly fueled by voters in nearby communities making changes to their alcohol sale policies. via Times Journal Online

Classified ad: Reward offered for lost parrot We lost a small parrot on Rt 92, 3-17-08. The bird has a bright yellow head and body, orange around the eyes and green wings. via Columbia Magazine

“I have heard some people say that”

There are only 12 days left in this year's General Assembly session. So what's the score after 48 days? Three bills and one resolution have been signed into law by Gov. via Glasgow Daily Times, Glasgow, KY

“There are a number of Democrats who would probably rather say no but can hopefully be persuaded to step up and make a difficult vote because of the revenue condition in this state”

Time's running out but House Democrats and Gov. Steve Beshear aren't giving up on casino gambling or raising more revenue to avoid cuts in education and health and human services. via Glasgow Daily Times, Glasgow, KY

“Some estimates is that he would've cleared the monument...if he had not hit the flagpole”

Some would say it's only a statue. But the loss in Jamestown runs deep. Since 1937 the doughboy statue paying tribute to soldiers killed in World War I stood as a monument in the middle of Jamestown. via WKYT-TV Lexington

Doughboy War Memorial at Jamestown destroyed By Sgt. Jeffrey Kerns, News Media Director, Jamestown PD Story forwarded to ColumbiaMagazine.com by Larry Smith, WHVE 92.7 FM The Doughboy War Memorial statue in ... via Columbia Magazine