Grandparents and other family members caring for children are invited to an upcoming gathering hosted by Russell County Schools’ Family Resource and Youth Service Centers. The Grandparents Group will meet Tuesday, October 27th, at 8:30 […]

A Russell Springs man remains in the Whitley County Detention Center following his indictment on charges involving two juveniles. Thirty-two-year-old Baseler Lafrance was arrested by Corbin Police in late August. At the time, police alleged […]

A Somerset husband and wife will each serve a total of 100 years in prison following their sentencing Wednesday in federal court on child pornography production charges. 39-year-old Christopher Ethridge and his wife, 30-year-old Amy […]

A sold-out crowd is expected Thursday night for the Russell County Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet. The event will be held at The Green at the Russell County Public Library in Jamestown. Doors open at […]

A local dessert auction will help make Christmas brighter for children in need and residents of Fair Oaks nursing home in Jamestown. Lake Cumberland Area Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #68 will hold its auction […]

More than 70 businesses gathered in Somerset Wednesday to learn how to compete for federal contracts and bring new opportunities to the region. Congressman Hal Rogers and Southeast Kentucky Economic Development  hosted the eighth annual […]

The Russell County Board of Education has approved Superintendent Michael Ford’s recommendations for the district’s 2027–2028 Calendar Committee. During Monday evening’s meeting, Ford said Russell County Schools has used a calendar committee for many years, […]

A Jamestown man was arrested Tuesday on a theft charge. Avis Adam Bennett, 57, was arrested by Russell County Deputy Sheriff Chad Fox and charged with theft by unlawful taking involving property valued at more […]