Chamber of commerce holds monthly meeting

Wednesday, August 17 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday for their monthly meeting in a filled community room at the Russell County Public Library in Jamestown. Chamber President Marisa Ramsey detailed the luncheon and what’s next […]

Russell County Schools enrollment up as new school year begins

Wednesday, August 17 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools has recorded an increase in enrollment as the new school year begins today. According to numbers provided by the school district, enrollment in the district is up 90 students from the end […]

Today is the deadline to register for WCNFH Wounded Warriors fishing event

Wednesday, August 17 by Derek Aaron

Today is the deadline to register for the upcoming Wounded Warriors fishing event at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery. Veterans who have suffered injuries related to their service must register today to take part in […]

Kentucky State Parks announce annual photo contest

Wednesday, August 17 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky State Parks have launched their 2022 Photo Contest. The three-month contest is accepting photo submissions now through October 31, 2022, and provides an opportunity for U.S. residents 18 and over to share stories through […]

Lady Laker Volleyball opens season with district win over Monroe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, August 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team opened its season with a district win over Monroe County Tuesday night. The Lady Lakers defeated the Lady Falcons in three sets for a 3-0 win. The Lady Lakers took the first set 25-17 and followed that... Read More.

Russell Springs using ARPA funds to make city improvements

Tuesday, August 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council approved two resolutions that will allow the city to use American Rescue Plan Act funds to make improvements at the city’s community center and cemetery. Mayor Eddie Thomas spoke to […]

School Board approves lowering of tax rate

Tuesday, August 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education unanimously approved the lowering of the board’s tax rate at Monday’s meeting. The board approved the lowering of the tax rate from 52.2 cents per $100 of assessed value […]

Russell County remains ‘yellow’ in latest CDC Covid map

Tuesday, August 16 by Derek Aaron

Russell County remains yellow on the latest COVID spread map, which was recently released by the Kentucky Department for Public Health. Yellow indicates a medium spread of the virus. Meanwhile, neighboring Adair County is also […]

Lake Cumberland landmark officially named ‘Sid Bell Falls’

Tuesday, August 16 by Derek Aaron

A popular landmark on the shoreline of Lake Cumberland will forever be known as “Sid Bell Falls,” the namesake of its landowner when the Corps of Engineers purchased it during construction of Wolf Creek Dam […]

Cattle disease in Kentucky linked to ticks

Tuesday, August 16 by Zac Oakes

A disease affecting cattle in Kentucky is reportedly linked to ticks in the area. Two cases of a new potentially dangerous disease in cattle has been detected in Fleming and nearby Hart county, according to […]

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Chamber of commerce holds monthly meeting

Russell County Schools enrollment up as new school year begins

Today is the deadline to register for WCNFH Wounded Warriors fishing event

Kentucky State Parks announce annual photo contest

Lady Laker Volleyball opens season with district win over Monroe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell Springs using ARPA funds to make city improvements

School Board approves lowering of tax rate

Russell County remains ‘yellow’ in latest CDC Covid map

Lake Cumberland landmark officially named ‘Sid Bell Falls’

Cattle disease in Kentucky linked to ticks

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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