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WCNFH’s Hart earns professional learning leader status

Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery’s Environmental Education/Outreach Specialist Marsha Hart has earned the status of professional learning leader from the eeCredentials program of the Kentucky Association for Environmental Education. The program is designed to build […]

Ghanshyambhai Patel, age 46, of Russell Springs

Ghanshyambhai Patel, age 46, of Russell Springs, Kentucky passed from this life Monday, July 11, 2022, at UK Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Ceremony starts at 12 P.M. to 4 P.M. on Thursday, July 14, 2022, […]

Sheriff’s Office releases June 2022 activity report

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office released its monthly activity report for June. The sheriff’s office recorded 452 calls for service, 25 arrests, and 15 mental health transports. The sheriff’s office also reported 106 court papers […]

JES, SES to each get dedicated assistant principal

Jamestown and Salem Elementary Schools will each now have a dedicated assistant principal following a decision by the Russell County Board of Education in a special-called meeting late last week. Superintendent Michael Ford talked to […]

Postage stamps now cost more

The U.S. Postal Service has increased the price of mailing a first-class letter as now a “Forever Stamp” costs 60 cents. The move went into effect on Sunday. In addition to the price increase on […]

New state laws take effect this week

The Kentucky General Assembly passed 234 bills during this year’s legislative session, and most will take effect on Thursday. That means that fentanyl dealers and porch pirates will face tougher penalties, the rules for public […]