Adair County man dies in logging accident
An Adair County man died Wednesday as a result of a logging accident off Tower Road on Highway 206 has taken the life on an Adair County man. Tony Burton, age 53, was using a […]
Year: 2022
Lawmakers discuss charitable bail organizations, legislation
A bill related to charitable bail that did not receive final passage during the 2022 legislative session may be given new life in 2023. The Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary discussed the legislation on Thursday […]
School board to hold special-called meeting today
The Russell County Board of Education will hold a special-called meeting today. The meeting will be at noon in Room 114 of the Russell County ANC. The board is set to discuss replacing roofs at […]
Russell County remains in moderate drought
Despite rainfall that came through the area this week, Russell County remains in a moderate drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor and the National Weather Service. Much of the south central Kentucky area remains […]
Lake Cumberland Regional Airport to undergo runway strengthening
The Federal Aviation Administration is set to provide just over $160,000 through the Airport Improvement Program to strengthen the runway at the Lake Cumberland Regional Airport in neighboring Pulaski County. The infrastructure project in Somerset […]
Two week ‘dead period’ for school athletics ends this weekend
The KHSAA mandated two-week “dead period” for Russell County athletics and coaches comes to an end this weekend. Beginning back on June 25 and running through this Saturday, July 9th, the Kentucky High School Athletic […]
Sheriff’s Office closing early today
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office will close early today due to the funeral for Sheriff Derek Polston’s mother-in-law. Anyone needing assistance can call Russell County Dispatch at 270-343-6600 or 911 to get a deputy.
Joseph Levi Janes, age 59, of Russell Springs
Joseph Levi Janes, age 59 of Russell Springs, formerly of Green County, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021. He is survived by his step daughters: Terri, Bekki and Eva, one sister and brother-in-law: Mary […]
Wayne County man arrested after biting someone, making bomb threats outside Walmart
A Wayne County man was arrested Thursday morning after reportedly biting someone and making bomb threats outside Walmart in Monticello. According to Monticello Police, officers were dispatched to the parking lot of Walmart for reports […]
Rebecca Schetler, age 75, of Louisville
Rebecca Schetler, 75, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on the morning of July 5, 2022, surrounded by family in her home in Columbia. She was born on April 5, 1947, to the late Charles […]