46 new COVID cases reported in Russell County last week

Wednesday, July 6 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 46 new COVID cases in Russell County last week. Neighboring Pulaski County was among the highest in the state with 112 new cases last week, while neighboring Adair […]

Brownfield Outreach Session to be held at LCADD

Wednesday, July 6 by Derek Aaron

The Lake Cumberland Area Development District will be hosting a Brownfield Outreach Session on Thursday, July 21st. The free educational session, which will take place from 9 until 11 a.m. at the ADD office in […]

Electric vehicle charging stations discussed in Frankfort

Wednesday, July 6 by Derek Aaron

Could there be a public-private partnership to create privately owned electric vehicle charging stations in Kentucky? That was the topic discussed by legislators this week. Keith West files this report from Frankfort with details…

All statewide KSP Driver Testing branches now operational

Wednesday, July 6 by Derek Aaron

All KSP Driver Testing Regional Branches have been established within the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Driver Licensing Regional Offices and are serving those who wish to obtain a state driver permit or driver license. Residents will […]

Russell County native Steve Payne lands job at Cleveland State | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, July 6 by Zac Oakes

Russell County native Steve Payne has landed a new job as special assistant to the head coach at Cleveland State University. Payne brings over 30 years of collegiate basketball coaching experience to Cleveland State, and most recently served as an assistant coach for the... Read More.

Christine McQueary, age 81, of Russell Springs

Wednesday, July 6 by Sean Hammond

Christine McQueary, of Russell Springs, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022. She was 81 years of age. Christine was born May 28, 1941, in Russell County, daughter of the late Samuel and Luona […]

Weekend crash in Jamestown injures 2

Tuesday, July 5 by Derek Aaron

Two women were injured in a two-vehicle collision on Sunday night in Jamestown, according to Jamestown Police Chief Jeff Kerns. A 2021 Kia being driven by Summer Hart, age 43, of Russell Springs turned in […]

Flags to fly at half-staff for Illinois shooting victims

Tuesday, July 5 by Zac Oakes

In accordance with a proclamation from the White House, Gov. Andy Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff until sunset on Saturday, July 9, 2022, in honor and […]

Bluegrass Festival set for August

Tuesday, July 5 by Zac Oakes

The annual Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival will be returning in August. The 18th annual festival will be held Friday, Aug. 19 and Saturday, Aug. 20 at the KOA Campground. Admission will be $10 on Friday […]

Sunday evening wreck sends one to hospital

Tuesday, July 5 by Zac Oakes

A two-vehicle collision on Sunday sent a woman to the hospital. According to Russell Springs Police Chief Tim Pierce, the collision occurred around 6 p.m. Sunday on Voils Road when a 2004 Mercedes SUV operated […]

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Year: 2022

46 new COVID cases reported in Russell County last week

Brownfield Outreach Session to be held at LCADD

Electric vehicle charging stations discussed in Frankfort

All statewide KSP Driver Testing branches now operational

Russell County native Steve Payne lands job at Cleveland State | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Christine McQueary, age 81, of Russell Springs

Weekend crash in Jamestown injures 2

Flags to fly at half-staff for Illinois shooting victims

Bluegrass Festival set for August

Sunday evening wreck sends one to hospital

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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