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County receives grant to place security officer at hospital

Thursday, November 6 by Zac Oakes

The county recently received a grant that will provide funds to place a security officer at Russell County Hospital. The county and the hospital have been working on the grant for a while, and Judge […]

Monthly commodity distribution is today

Thursday, November 6 by Zac Oakes

The monthly commodity distribution at the Russell County fairgrounds takes place today. The Russell County Fiscal Court and Feeding America Kentucky’s Heartland will be giving out commodities at the Russell County Fairgrounds beginning at 9:00 […]

Several local candidates file to run for office next year

Wednesday, November 5 by Zac Oakes

Several local candidates filed to run for office next year. Judge-Executive Randy Marcum filed for reelection, as did Sheriff Derek Polston, County Attorney Kevin Shearer, Jailer Bobby Dunbar, Coroner Mark Coots, PVA Tim Popplewell and […]

Candidates can begin filing to run for office today

Wednesday, November 5 by Zac Oakes

Candidates planning to run for office next year can begin officially filing for office today. In the May primary, offices such as Russell County Judge-Executive, Sheriff, County Clerk, Coroner, Jailer, County Attorney, PVA, Magistrates, Constables, […]

Adair man indicted on rape, kidnapping charges

Wednesday, November 5 by Zac Oakes

An Adair County man was recently indicted on rape and kidnapping charges. An Adair County grand jury indicted 31-year-old Malachi C. Webster on charges including rape first degree, kidnapping with serious physical injury, strangulation first […]

Laker Band earned first in Class A at BOA Southeastern Region competition

Wednesday, November 5 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Band competed in the Bands of America Southeastern Region competition in Georgia this past weekend. The Laker Band earned first place in Class A in the competition. The Lakers earned awards for Best […]

Marcum says sheriff fee pooling ordinance on hold

Wednesday, November 5 by Zac Oakes

As of now, the ordinance that would transition the Russell County Sheriff’s Office to a fee pool system is on hold. After the fiscal court held a first reading of such an ordinance in September, […]

Boil water advisory in Jamestown

Tuesday, November 4 by Zac Oakes

The City of Jamestown has issued a boil water advisory from Glover Road to Wolf Creek Dam including all side roads. This includes Ray Mann Road, Little Indian, and Apple Valley Resort.

Boil Water Advisory for portion of East Highway 80

Tuesday, November 4 by Zac Oakes

There will be a boil water advisory for East Highway 80 starting at Dowell Road extending to Fairview Church Road including S Thornton Road ,Jesse Drive ,Autumn Dr., Stonebrook Drive ,Bolin Road ,West Road ,Wade […]

Bryant receives KY Farm Bureau’s Excellence in Ag Literacy Award

Tuesday, November 4 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Elementary teacher Jalena Bryant has been awarded the 2025 Kentucky Farm Bureau’s, “Excellence in Ag Literacy Award.” This award is designed to recognize and reward teachers who excel in their efforts to incorporate […]