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KYTC removing restricted right-of-way signage

With the May primary election less than two weeks away, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reminding citizens and candidates for office that illegally placed items along state maintained right of way areas are subject to […]

Waste Tire Collection Event starts today

The Russell County Waste Tire Collection Event begins today and runs through Saturday. Today and tomorrow, the collection event will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. while on Saturday tires will be collected from […]

4-H youth receive awards in state contest

Several local 4-H youth recently participated in the Kentucky 4-H Written Communication contest. Madison Stargel in Junior Songwriting and Autumn Onyon in Senior Public Service Announcements were champions in their respective categories. Onyon along with […]

Popular Somerset drive-in closing

The 27 Drive-In, a staple in Somerset in neighboring Pulaski County since 1967, announced on its social media page Wednesday night that it would not reopen for a 55th season this summer. The popular drive-in […]

Jamestown to hold special-called meeting today

The Jamestown City Council will hold a special-called meeting today at city hall. The meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m. and the lone item on the agenda is discussion about the upcoming Lake, Rattle […]

Russell Springs man arrested Wednesday afternoon

A Russell Springs man was arrested Wednesday afternoon by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. Jason Riley, age 35, was arrested and charged with public intoxication of a controlled substance and criminal mischief third degree. Riley […]