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KSP conducting death investigation in Metcalfe County

Friday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 is conducting a death investigation in nearby Metcalfe County. State Police say they were called to a residence on Shady Grove Wickerville Road near the Metcalfe-Hart County line just after […]

Candidates learn position on ballot for May primary election

Thursday, January 15 by Zac Oakes

A public drawing for ballot positions for the upcoming May primary was held earlier today. Here is the order in which candidates will appear on the ballot in the primary election. Russell County Judge Executive […]

New Lindsey Wilson University License Plate Available in Kentucky

Thursday, January 15 by Zac Oakes

Portion of fee for Lindsey Wilson license plate supports student scholarships. by Duane Bonifer COLUMBIA, KY. (01/12/2026) Lindsey Wilson University supporters in Kentucky can show off their Blue Raider pride and the university’s new look […]

Westerfield to leave RCPL in February

Thursday, January 15 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Public Library Director Lindsey Westerfield has announced she will be stepping away from her position in February. Westerfield, who has served as the director of Russell County Public Library since 2012, is accepting […]

Tourism office gearing up for major fishing tournament this summer

Thursday, January 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Tourism Office is gearing up for a major fishing tournament on Lake Cumberland this summer. The National High School World Series and National Championship Fishing Tournament will be coming to Lake Cumberland […]

15 local students named to President’s List at Lindsey Wilson University

Thursday, January 15 by Zac Oakes

15 local students were named to the President’s List at Lindsey Wilson University for the Fall 2025 semester. Those local students were: Jalynn Antle Nicholas Blakey Dawson Bradshaw Gage Carnes Sophia Dockery Konny Gonzalez Amy […]

Russell County Hospital announces new program to allow students to explore careers in healthcare

Thursday, January 15 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital has announced a new program aimed at allowing high school students to explore future careers in healthcare. The new Health Career Explorers program is a free after-school program for students eager to […]

Public ballot position draw for May election is today

Thursday, January 15 by Zac Oakes

A public ballot position draw for the May primary election will take place today at the Russell County Courthouse. This drawing will determine the order in which candidates appear on the ballot for their respective […]

Jamestown City Council meets this evening

Thursday, January 15 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council will hold its first meeting of the new year this evening. The council will meet at 6:00 this evening at City Hall in Jamestown. Council meetings are open to the public. […]

Columbia man arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated with small child in vehicle

Thursday, January 15 by Zac Oakes

A Columbia man was arrested this week for allegedly driving while intoxicated with a small child in the vehicle. 31-year-old Arthur Badillo was arrested early Tuesday morning and charged with operating a motor vehicle under […]