Laker Cheer headed to nationals competition

Thursday, January 29 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Cheer team is headed to Florida to compete in national competition. The Russell County Cheer team will compete in the UCA National competition in Orlando. The competition will take place Friday […]

Russell Springs man arrested following alleged hit-and-run incident

Wednesday, January 28 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested following an alleged hit-and-run incident on Highway 127 last week. 40-year-old Scott Wilkerson was arrested and charged with wanton endangerment first degree, leaving the scene of an accident, tampering […]

Ford reminds parents non-NTI days have to be made up at end of year

Wednesday, January 28 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford is reminding parents that non-NTI days must be made up during the school year. Russell County Schools is utilizing NTI the remainder of the week, but yesterday and Monday […]

Significant progress made on power outages

Wednesday, January 28 by Zac Oakes

Significant progress is being made to restore power to those affected by the winter storm. In Russell County, the number of power outages is now under 700. Just two days ago, there were around 2,500 […]

State transportation cabinet gives update on roadways

Wednesday, January 28 by Zac Oakes

The District 8 transportation cabinet provided an update on roadway conditions in the area. The cabinet said most Priority A and B routes — including interstates, parkways, and major highways—are mostly clear, though some slush […]

Beshear provides Tuesday update on winter storm response efforts

Tuesday, January 27 by Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 27, 2026) – Gov. Andy Beshear provided the latest update on response efforts to the weekend’s winter storm, along with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Jim Gray and Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) Director […]

Marcum says county workers, volunteers have focused on downed trees

Tuesday, January 27 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum said county road workers and volunteers from across the county have been busy clearing downed trees from the winter storm. Marcum said current conditions make it difficult to salt or […]

Beshear provides Monday update on winter storm

Monday, January 26 by Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 26, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear, along with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Jim Gray and Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) Director Eric Gibson, provided another update on severe winter weather affecting the commonwealth. Snow, sleet and ice have moved out […]

Thousands still remain without power following weekend winter storm

Monday, January 26 by Zac Oakes

The winter storm this weekend knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses across Russell and surrounding counties. In Russell County, power outage totals were over 4,000 yesterday. That number has decreased, as between […]

National Weather Service issues advisory, warning for cold temperatures

Monday, January 26 by Zac Oakes

The National Weather Service has issued an advisory and warning for the cold temperatures in the area. The weather service issued a cold weather advisory, which remains in effect until 6:00 this evening. Then, the […]

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Laker Cheer headed to nationals competition

Russell Springs man arrested following alleged hit-and-run incident

Ford reminds parents non-NTI days have to be made up at end of year

Significant progress made on power outages

State transportation cabinet gives update on roadways

Beshear provides Tuesday update on winter storm response efforts

Marcum says county workers, volunteers have focused on downed trees

Beshear provides Monday update on winter storm

Thousands still remain without power following weekend winter storm

National Weather Service issues advisory, warning for cold temperatures

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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