Nanette Hammons Wethington, age 69, of Liberty

Sunday, September 11 by Sean Hammond

Nanette Hammons Wethington, of Liberty, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at University of Kentucky HealthCare. She was 69. Born on January 25, 1953, in Casey County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the […]

Furious Laker rally ends in heartbreak | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Saturday, September 10 by Zac Oakes

It was a heartbreak homecoming at Finley Field Friday night as a Hail Mary as time expired dashed Russell County's furious rally against the Casey County Rebels. Casey County's Ethan Willoughby lobbed a pass into the back of the end zone, and Rebel wide... Read More.

Mayme June Helm, age 88, of Jamestown

Friday, September 9 by Sean Hammond

Mayme June Helm, of Jamestown, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Russell County Hospital. She was 88 years of age. Mayme was born in Russell County on June 22, 1934, daughter of the […]

Mary R. Miller, age 64, of Jamestown

Friday, September 9 by Sean Hammond

Mary R. Miller, 64, of Jamestown, passed away Wednesday, September 7th, at Russell County Hospital. Mary was born in Williamson, WV on January 3, 1958, a daughter of the late Chester Elkins.She served in the […]

Drive-thru Christmas light display to be set up at city park

Friday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

A drive-thru Christmas light display will be set up at the Russell Springs City Park this holiday season. The Russell Springs City Council approved the purchase of the Christmas lights at Thursday night’s city council […]

School board accepts district facilities plan; move greenlights RCMS work, pending state approval

Friday, September 9 by Derek Aaron

A major step in the construction of a new middle school happened on Thursday night by the Russell County School Board during a special called meeting at the Russell County Schools’ ANC. Superintendent Michael Ford […]

Trial date set for Russell Springs man accused of murder

Friday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

A trial date has been set for a Russell Springs man accused of murder. According to court records, Jordan N. Coffey will go to trial on charges of murder and tampering with physical evidence in […]

Illness closes county clerk’s office; will reopen next Tuesday

Friday, September 9 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Clerk’s Office is closed today through Monday, September 12th due to sickness, according to County Clerk Patti Glover. The office is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, September 13th during regular business hours.

Restaurant and Retail Inspections Report

Friday, September 9 by Derek Aaron

The following is the latest retail and restaurant inspection report from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. These inspections took place in August. The Fruit Market-Food 96%, freezer in need of defrosting, ladies’ restroom commode […]

Average local gas prices below $3.30

Friday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

The average price of gas in Russell County is now below $3.30. The average price of a gallon of gas in Russell County was listed at $3.27, according to AAA. Some stations in the county […]

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Nanette Hammons Wethington, age 69, of Liberty

Furious Laker rally ends in heartbreak | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Mayme June Helm, age 88, of Jamestown

Mary R. Miller, age 64, of Jamestown

Drive-thru Christmas light display to be set up at city park

School board accepts district facilities plan; move greenlights RCMS work, pending state approval

Trial date set for Russell Springs man accused of murder

Illness closes county clerk’s office; will reopen next Tuesday

Restaurant and Retail Inspections Report

Average local gas prices below $3.30

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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