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Ervin proud of band’s homegrown show this season

Tuesday, October 21 by Zac Oakes

Coming off a strong performance in he regional competition this past weekend that saw the Laker Band take first place, Russell County Band Director Curtis Ervin said he’s proud of the work the band staff […]

School board hears updates on construction projects

Tuesday, October 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County School District has several ongoing construction projects. At last night’s school board meeting, the board heard from Branscum Construction about the ongoing field house, bus garage, and band practice area projects. Russell […]

Russell County FFA wins awards at region fall contest day

Tuesday, October 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County FFA chapter brought home a pair of awards at the Lake Cumberland Region Fall Contest Day last week. The team of Walker Stephens, Alden Brumley, Blane Smith, Conner Hale, Gabe Greene, and […]

Fiscal court to hold first reading of solar ordinance at special-called meeting Wednesday

Monday, October 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet in special session Wednesday morning to hold the first reading of an ordinance regarding industrial solar projects. After hearing concerns from several local residents last week about a […]

Laker Band finishes 1st at regionals over the weekend, will compete in semifinals next weekend

Monday, October 20 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Band earned a first-place finish in the Class AAA East Regional at South Laurel over the weekend. Russell County took first place, Adair County finished second, and Garrard County finished third. Highlands, North […]

School board to meet this evening

Monday, October 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting this evening. The board is expected to hear updates on the district’s construction projects at the meeting. The board will meet at 5 p.m. […]

Dunbar to serve on committee representing jailers during legislative session

Monday, October 20 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar will serve on a committee representing jailers across the state during the upcoming legislative session. Dunbar was a guest on Community Conversation on WJRS recently. He announced he’ll be serving […]

Louisville woman arrested on felony assault charges

Monday, October 20 by Zac Oakes

A Louisville woman was arrested on a pair of felony assault charges early yesterday morning. 63-year-old Ronda Schell was arrested just after midnight yesterday and charged with assault second degree – domestic violence and assault […]

Columbia man arrested for vandalizing courthouse clock tower

Monday, October 20 by Zac Oakes

A Columbia man was arrested after reportedly vandalizing the Adair County Historic Courthouse Clock Tower. Columbia Police say 27-year-old Anthony J. Sessions is charged with criminal mischief first degree and criminal trespassing first degree in […]

Boil water advisory in effect for portion of East Highway 80

Monday, October 20 by Zac Oakes

A boil water advisory is in effect for residents and businesses along East Highway 80, beginning at 5202 East Highway 80 and going to the Casey County line. The advisory is in effect until further […]