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Russell County utilizing 10th NTI day today

Friday, February 6 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools will utilize its 10th NTI day today, as in-person classes are cancelled due to ongoing issues with road conditions and bus turnarounds. School districts are granted only 10 NTI days per school […]

Today is deadline to apply for Rogers Scholars, Rogers Explorers programs

Friday, February 6 by Zac Oakes

Today is the final day to apply for the Rogers Scholars and Rogers Explorers program through the Center for Rural Development. Rogers Scholars is open to students who are currently sophomores in high school. Students […]

Russell County Schools utilizing NTI again today

Thursday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools is utilizing NTI again today. After initially announcing plans to return to the classroom today, Superintendent Michael Ford announced last night that plans changed due to refreezing of several roadways and slick […]

Man found guilty of wanton murder, other charges in connection to Adair County crash that killed child

Thursday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

A Tennessee man was convicted of wanton murder and other charges in Casey Circuit Court yesterday in the death of an Adair County child stemming from a fatal wreck in December 2024. 47-year-old Joel Hammack […]

Pulaski man arrested for reportedly soliciting minor

Thursday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

A Pulaski County man was arrested and charged this week with Procuring or Promoting the Use of a Minor by Electronic Means. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office said 40-year-old Christopher Barger of Pulaski County allegedly […]

Marcum says operations at transfer station continue to go well

Thursday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

It’s been about eight months since the county took over operation of the transfer station on Landfill Road. Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum said operations continue to go well at the transfer station. The […]

Russell County High School Academic Team has strong showing in recent competition

Thursday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Academic Team had a strong showing in recent competition at Clinton County. The team finished 2nd in the Quick Recall competition. Adrian Rara earned 1st place in math, and 3rd […]

Bill looks to bring more Kentucky produce into local schools

Thursday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

A bill being considered in the Kentucky Senate aims to bring more agricultural products grown in Kentucky into local schools. Senate Bill 5 would provide local school districts participating in USDA Child Nutrition programs the […]

Judge-Executive Marcum praises work of volunteers during winter storm

Wednesday, February 4 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum praised the work of local volunteers during the recent winter storm. Volunteers, like those from Russell County Search and Rescue as well as local fire departments, handled a variety of […]

Russell Springs native was member of newest KSP cadet class

Wednesday, February 4 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs native was among the 32 members of the most recent graduating Kentucky State Police cadet class. Alex Harris, of Russell Springs, was a member of Cadet Class 106 that just graduated from […]