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Crossroads Quartet inducted into Kentucky State Gospel Singing Convention Hall of Fame

Thursday, October 23 by Zac Oakes

The Crossroads Quartet was inducted into the Kentucky State Gospel Singing Convention this past weekend. The Kentucky State Gospel Singing Convention is one of the oldest southern gospel conventions, dating back nearly 80 years. The […]

127 across Wolf Creek Dam to be closed tomorrow

Thursday, October 23 by Zac Oakes

Both lanes on U.S. 127 across Wolf Creek Dam will be closed tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The road closure is due to the ongoing rehabilitation of the spillway gates at Wolf Creek […]

Casey County man indicted on more than 80 felony charges

Thursday, October 23 by Zac Oakes

A Casey County man was recently indicted on more than 80 felony charges related to sex crimes against two minors spanning the course of five years. Luis F. Aparicio Silva, age 48, was indicted on […]

Fiscal court holds first reading of solar ordinance

Wednesday, October 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court met in special session Wednesday morning to hear the first reading of a new ordinance regarding solar energy systems. The ordinance covers multiple areas of concern. Under the proposed ordinance, […]

Over 29,000 people in Russell, surrounding counties could be impacted if SNAP benefits delayed

Wednesday, October 22 by Zac Oakes

As the federal government shutdown rolls on with no clear end in sight, recipients of SNAP, often referred to as food stamps, could soon be impacted. Earlier this week, it was announced if the shutdown […]

Local business, individuals recognized at chamber banquet

Wednesday, October 22 by Zac Oakes

A local business and two individuals were recognized at last night’s Russell County Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet. PCS Real Estate was awarded Outstanding New Business. Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson was named this […]

Adair man arrested on rape charge

Wednesday, October 22 by Zac Oakes

An Adair County man was arrested Monday on a rape charge. 23-year-old Quinton J. Stapp of Adair County was arrested by Kentucky State Police Monday afternoon and charged with rape – first degree. Stapp remains […]

Fiscal court to meet in special session this morning

Wednesday, October 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet in special session this morning for the first reading of an ordinance regarding industrial solar projects. At last week’s meeting, the fiscal court voted to have County Attorney […]

Man arrested in two-year-old case for shooting at Clinton County ambulance

Wednesday, October 22 by Zac Oakes

A man has been arrested in a two-year-old cold case in which a Clinton County ambulance was shot at. The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office said 48-year-old Gary Flannery was indicted and subsequently arrested by the […]

20-year-old Amish man killed in Casey County wreck

Tuesday, October 21 by Zac Oakes

A 20-year-old Amish man was killed in a wreck in Casey County yesterday morning. Kentucky State Police Post 15 said they were called out just before 7:30 eastern time yesterday morning to the scene on […]