County road crew, first responders recognized at fiscal court meeting

Wednesday, February 11 by Zac Oakes

This week’s fiscal court meeting began with a recognition of the county road crew, local first responders and the county magistrates for their work during the recent winter storm. County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum said he […]

46 local students named to President’s List at Somerset Community College

Wednesday, February 11 by Zac Oakes

46 local students were named to the President’s List at Somerset Community College for the Fall 2025 semester. Those local students were: Nate Aaron A. J. Alletto Victoria Alvizo Savanah Barnett Paige Bunch Jaden Cain […]

Tourism office hitting the road to promote Russell County, Lake Cumberland

Wednesday, February 11 by Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland Tourism Office is set to hit the road in the next few days to help promote Russell County and Lake Cumberland. Tourism Director Danielle Wilson said her team will be at travel […]

Cumberland County man arrested as part of alleged sexual abuse investigation

Wednesday, February 11 by Zac Oakes

A Cumberland County man was arrested following an alleged sexual abuse investigation. Kentucky State Police say 52-year-old Joseph Chad Bryant of Burkesville was arrested last week following an investigation that began on January 31. Bryant […]

Legislation proposed to expand access to Pre-K education

Wednesday, February 11 by Zac Oakes

Legislation is being proposed in Frankfort that would expand access to Pre-K education for Kentucky families and children. House Bills 574 and 572 are companion bills aimed at expanding Pre-K for 4-year-olds. Representative Anne Gay […]

Russell Springs Police Department’s K9 Jolli to get body armor donation

Tuesday, February 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department’s K9 Jolli will soon receive a new bullet and stab protective vest. The new vest comes courtesy of the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and was sponsored by […]

Nearly 40 local students named to Dean’s List at Somerset Community College

Tuesday, February 10 by Zac Oakes

Nearly 40 local students were named to the Dean’s List at Somerset Community College for the Fall 2025 semester. Those local students were: Nathaniel Bartrug Mia Best Marla Brewster Francisco Campos Troy Coffey Autumn Cooper […]

Somerset man charged with attempted murder, another charged with assault following altercation

Tuesday, February 10 by Zac Oakes

A Somerset man is charged with attempted murder and another man is charged with assault following an altercation near West Highway 80 in Pulaski County yesterday. According to reports, deputies with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s […]

Sheriff’s office issues warning about scam calls

Monday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a warning about a scam in which someone is posing as a sheriff’s deputy. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston said some local residents have received calls from an […]

County mulling potential ordinance regarding false alarm calls

Monday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court is expected to consider an ordinance pertaining to false alarm calls. Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum brought up the issue near the end of this morning’s fiscal court meeting, referencing […]

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County road crew, first responders recognized at fiscal court meeting

Tourism office hitting the road to promote Russell County, Lake Cumberland

Cumberland County man arrested as part of alleged sexual abuse investigation

Legislation proposed to expand access to Pre-K education

Russell Springs Police Department’s K9 Jolli to get body armor donation

Somerset man charged with attempted murder, another charged with assault following altercation

Sheriff’s office issues warning about scam calls

County mulling potential ordinance regarding false alarm calls

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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