Gov. Beshear scheduled to be in Russell County today

Friday, February 18 by Derek Aaron

Governor Andy Beshear will be in Russell County this afternoon as he makes an appearance at the Lake Cumberland Area Development District Office in Russell Springs. The governor will be announcing funding for Cleaner Water […]

Applications being accepted for Rural Electric Youth Tour

Friday, February 18 by Derek Aaron

Applications for the Rural Electric Youth Tour in Washington, D. C., are being accepted by South Kentucky RECC through February 25th, according to the cooperative. Twelve semifinalists from Russell County High School and other high […]

Tax-related constitutional amendment proposal clears House committee

Friday, February 18 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky voters may soon decide whether or not the Kentucky General Assembly can allow local governments to charge new types of taxes. House Bill 475 cleared the House Elections, Constitutional Amendments and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee […]

Ricky Lee Johnson, age 60, of Russell Springs

Friday, February 18 by Sean Hammond

Ricky Lee Johnson, age 60, of Russell Springs, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2022, at his home, with his loving wife of 34 years by his side. Born May 17, 1961, in Russell Springs, […]

Lakers, Lady Lakers wrap up regular season at Rockcastle County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams will wrap up the regular season with a doubleheader at Rockcastle County tonight. The Lady Lakers (8-18) will take on the Lady Rockets (10-16) beginning at 5:30 p.m. CT. The boys will follow, with the... Read More.

22 COVID cases reported in RC on Thursday

Friday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

22 COVID cases were reported in Russell County on Thursday on the state dashboard. The local positivity rate remains higher than the state average, with the local rate being at around 18 percent compared to […]

Transportation Cabinet warns about signs on right-of-ways

Friday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

Illegally placed items along state maintained right of way areas are subject to being removed. Political campaigns, residents, business operators and property owners along US and KY routes are reminded no signage is allowed on […]

Flood Warning Issued for Russell County

Friday, February 18 by Sean Hammond

WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE…A portion of south central Kentucky, including the following counties, Clinton, Cumberland, Monroe and Russell. * WHEN…Until 8:30 PM CST. * IMPACTS…Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and […]

Jamestown family credits UK Healthcare for prompt care and innovative treatment

Thursday, February 17 by Zac Oakes

Note: This article was originally written by Eric Nance Woehler and published by UKNow and UK Healthcare, which can be found here. LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 16, 2022) — Tyson England was trying. His family was trying. […]

Pulaski County teen reportedly passes away in home fire

Thursday, February 17 by Zac Oakes

A teenager has reportedly passed away following a house fire in Pulaski County. The Pulaski County coroner said a 16-year-old passed away as a result of the fire on Dry Branch Road at around 4 […]

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Gov. Beshear scheduled to be in Russell County today

Applications being accepted for Rural Electric Youth Tour

Tax-related constitutional amendment proposal clears House committee

Ricky Lee Johnson, age 60, of Russell Springs

Lakers, Lady Lakers wrap up regular season at Rockcastle County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

22 COVID cases reported in RC on Thursday

Transportation Cabinet warns about signs on right-of-ways

Flood Warning Issued for Russell County

Jamestown family credits UK Healthcare for prompt care and innovative treatment

Pulaski County teen reportedly passes away in home fire

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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