Homelessness in Russell County Schools drops 28 percent

Thursday, February 24 by Zac Oakes

In the most recent school report cards released last fall for the 2020-2021 school year, Russell County Schools experienced a 28 percent decrease in student homelessness. For the 2019-2020 school year, it was reported that […]

A true warrior: Local teen Mason Hargrove tackles cancer diagnosis

Thursday, February 24 by Zac Oakes

Thirteen-year-old Mason Hargrove is like a lot of boys his age. He plays sports and likes to spend time with his friends and younger siblings. He’s a 7th grader who suits up at wide receiver […]

Local governments renewing interlocal homelessness agreement

Thursday, February 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs, Jamestown and county governments are working on renewing an interlocal agreement started last year aimed at addressing homelessness in Russell County. The agreement provides for a total of $4,500 split evenly between the […]

Legislation aims to shore up statewide nursing shortage

Thursday, February 24 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky continues to battle a nursing shortage that is impacting healthcare facilities around the state but there is a possible solution to that shortage on the horizon. Keith West files this report from Frankfort for […]

Local business developer sees bright future for Russell Springs

Thursday, February 24 by Zac Oakes

Local business developer Brad Vaughn sees a bright future for the city of Russell Springs. Vaughn, a resident of Liberty, has begun investing in multiple business ventures in Russell County, including car washes, Laker Laundry, […]

KY House approves bipartisan peace officer certification reform bill

Thursday, February 24 by Derek Aaron

A bill moving through the Kentucky General Assembly would prohibit anyone convicted of a misdemeanor sexual offense from becoming or remaining a peace officer in the state. The Kentucky House of Representatives unanimously approved House […]

Community blood drive is today

Thursday, February 24 by Derek Aaron

The need for blood is greater than ever and local patients need blood for a variety of reasons including cancer treatments, premature births, car accidents, diseases, surgeries and more. The Kentucky Blood Center is hosting […]

US Dept. of Education awards $1.07 million grant for students at SCC

Wednesday, February 23 by Derek Aaron

The United States Department of Education has awarded Somerset Community College a Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development grant for $1,070,000 over three years. The purpose of the RPED grant program is to improve rates of […]

Russell Springs woman airlifted after collision in Adair County

Wednesday, February 23 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was airlifted from the scene of a rollover collision in the Millerfield community of Adair County Monday evening, according to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office. Reports are that Brandon Mathis, age […]

Rena P. Carnes, age 93, Formerly of Jamestown

Wednesday, February 23 by Sean Hammond

Rena P. Carnes, 93, of Mooresville, IN, passed away Monday, February 21st, at her residence. Rena was born in Jamestown, KY on August 2, 1928, a daughter of the late Ethel (Elmore) and George Mann. […]

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Month: February 2022

Homelessness in Russell County Schools drops 28 percent

A true warrior: Local teen Mason Hargrove tackles cancer diagnosis

Local governments renewing interlocal homelessness agreement

Legislation aims to shore up statewide nursing shortage

Local business developer sees bright future for Russell Springs

KY House approves bipartisan peace officer certification reform bill

Community blood drive is today

US Dept. of Education awards $1.07 million grant for students at SCC

Russell Springs woman airlifted after collision in Adair County

Rena P. Carnes, age 93, Formerly of Jamestown

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Obituaries

Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown