Early voting continues today
Early voting in Russell County continues today. Those who wish to vote early will have the opportunity to do so today and tomorrow by visiting the South Kentucky RECC community room off Highway 127 between […]
Year: 2022
Reynolds selected as next RSES Principal
Russell Springs Elementary has selected its next principal. Kevin Reynolds, currently the principal at Casey County High School, will take over as the next leader of the school. Reynolds was selected following interviews that took […]
Columbia man arrested after hit-and-run with school bus
The Columbia Police Department responded to a hit and run on Burksville Street on Wednesday after the operator of a gold Buick struck a school bus and fled the scene. An investigation led to a […]
Two sent to hospital after wreck on Highway 80
Two people were sent to area hospitals following a collision that occurred on Highway 80 yesterday just before noon. According to Russell Springs Police, the accident occurred at around 11:45 a.m. yesterday near the intersection […]
Motorcycle and bike safety focused on in May
In recognition of May as Motorcycle and Bike Safety Awareness Month, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety has joined with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in reminding all road users to work […]
RCMS Softball falls to Clinton in conference championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Russell County Middle School Softball team fell to Clinton County in the conference championship Thursday night. The Lady Lakers easily defeated Adair County in the semifinals by a score of 11-1, but fell to Clinton County 4-1 in the championship game which was... Read More.
Shelia Mae Gumm, age 75, of Russell Springs
Sheila Mae Gumm, of Russell Springs, formerly of Campbellsville, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022, at Summitt Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility, in Columbia. She was 75 years of age. Sheila was born December […]
Hospital board approves new shift incentives
The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors approved new shift incentives aimed at helping the healthcare facility’s nurse shortage at the board meeting this week. Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson, who presented the shift […]
Selby, Grider reappointed to ambulance board
Russell County Judge Executive Gary Robertson re-appointed two members to the Russell County Ambulance Board. Mike Selby and Billy Grider were each appointed to another 3-year term on the board. This will be the second […]
Russell Springs Elementary SBDM to interview principal candidates today
A decision on who the next principal of Russell Springs Elementary School will be could come as early as today. The school-based decision making council will meet today in a special-called meeting at 4:30 p.m. […]