Glenda Kay Bryant, age 79, of Russell Springs
Glenda Kay Bryant, of Russell Springs, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at her home. She was 79 years of age. Glenda was born in Columbia, on August 22, 1942, daughter of the late […]
Year: 2022
Voter roll purge ongoing in Kentucky
The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office is asking registered voters to check their mailboxes for postcards sent by the State Board of Elections this week. As required by federal and state law, election officials are […]
Homelessness in Russell County Schools drops 28 percent
In the most recent school report cards released last fall for the 2020-2021 school year, Russell County Schools experienced a 28 percent decrease in student homelessness. For the 2019-2020 school year, it was reported that […]
A true warrior: Local teen Mason Hargrove tackles cancer diagnosis
Thirteen-year-old Mason Hargrove is like a lot of boys his age. He plays sports and likes to spend time with his friends and younger siblings. He’s a 7th grader who suits up at wide receiver […]
Local governments renewing interlocal homelessness agreement
Russell Springs, Jamestown and county governments are working on renewing an interlocal agreement started last year aimed at addressing homelessness in Russell County. The agreement provides for a total of $4,500 split evenly between the […]
Legislation aims to shore up statewide nursing shortage
Kentucky continues to battle a nursing shortage that is impacting healthcare facilities around the state but there is a possible solution to that shortage on the horizon. Keith West files this report from Frankfort for […]
Local business developer sees bright future for Russell Springs
Local business developer Brad Vaughn sees a bright future for the city of Russell Springs. Vaughn, a resident of Liberty, has begun investing in multiple business ventures in Russell County, including car washes, Laker Laundry, […]
KY House approves bipartisan peace officer certification reform bill
A bill moving through the Kentucky General Assembly would prohibit anyone convicted of a misdemeanor sexual offense from becoming or remaining a peace officer in the state. The Kentucky House of Representatives unanimously approved House […]
Community blood drive is today
The need for blood is greater than ever and local patients need blood for a variety of reasons including cancer treatments, premature births, car accidents, diseases, surgeries and more. The Kentucky Blood Center is hosting […]
US Dept. of Education awards $1.07 million grant for students at SCC
The United States Department of Education has awarded Somerset Community College a Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development grant for $1,070,000 over three years. The purpose of the RPED grant program is to improve rates of […]