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Nominations open for 2027 Kentucky Teacher of the Year

Tuesday, December 2 by Zac Oakes

(FRANKFORT, KY) – Nominations for the 2027 Kentucky Teacher of the Year awards are open and will close on Jan. 2, 2026. Presented by the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), the Kentucky Teacher of the […]

Reynolds credits staff for Russell Springs Elementary’s success in latest state assessment

Tuesday, December 2 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Elementary received an overall green rating based on scores from last year’s state assessment, the second-highest color rating a school can receive from the state. Russell Springs Elementary has been a consistently high-achieving […]

Reports of counterfeit bills being circulated in Adair County

Tuesday, December 2 by Zac Oakes

The Adair County Sheriff’s Office says there have been multiple reports of counterfeit bills being circulated. Businesses and citizens in Adair and surrounding counties should be aware that a couple citizens in Adair County reported […]

School calendar committee meets this afternoon

Tuesday, December 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County School District’s Calendar Committee will meet this afternoon. The committee will meet this afternoon at 3:30 in the room above the pool at the Russell County ANC. The committee will review and […]

Russell Springs Christmas Parade award winners

Monday, December 1 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs has announced the award winners from this year’s Christmas parade. Best Dressed Windows on Main Street – First National Bank Best Antique/Classic Car – JD Grider Best Youth Entry – […]

Christmas on the Square will be final Bicentennial event of the year

Monday, December 1 by Zac Oakes

The upcoming Christmas on the Square event will be the final Bicentennial event of the year. The Russell County Bicentennial Committee has been involved with hosting and partnering in pre-existing events through the year to […]

Eli Fire Dept responds to house fire Saturday night

Monday, December 1 by Zac Oakes

The Eli Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire just before 10:00 Saturday night. Fire crews were called out to a home on J. Tucker Lane just off Highway 1383 Saturday night. When they […]

Russell Springs, Eli Fire Departments responds to structure and vehicle fire on Friday

Monday, December 1 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Fire Department responded to a structure and vehicle fire Friday afternoon. Firefighters were called out to Cleveland Road off East Highway 80 and found a mobile home, garage, and 13 vehicles on […]

KY 80 Fishing Creek Bridge reduced to one lane beginning today

Monday, December 1 by Zac Oakes

The Highway 80 Fishing Creek Bridge in Pulaski County will be reduced to one lane this week, beginning today. The District 8 Transportation Cabinet Office said the bridge will be reduced to one lane as […]