Man flown out following motorcycle wreck in Adair County

Tuesday, October 14 by Zac Oakes

A man was flown to the University of Kentucky Hospital following a motorcycle wreck in Adair County late last week. The Adair County Sheriff’s Office said 43-year-old Levi Abbott of Columbia was operating a motorcycle […]

Clinton County man indicted on human trafficking, rape charges

Tuesday, October 14 by Zac Oakes

A Clinton County man was recently indicted in connection to a decades-old child sexual abuse investigation. 62-year-old James Shelton was indicted on charges including human trafficking – forced labor, rape 1st degree, incest, sexual abuse […]

Russell Springs Fire Department has responded to more than 350 calls this year

Tuesday, October 14 by Zac Oakes

It’s been a busy year for the Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department. At last week’s city council meeting, Fire Chief Bobby Johnson reported the department has responded to more than 350 calls this year. Last […]

Russell Springs City Hall closing early today

Tuesday, October 14 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs City Hall will close early today due to computer system upgrades. City Hall will close at 2 p.m. today for the upgrades. City hall will return to normal operating hours tomorrow.

Otega Oweh could make big jump in Year 2 at Kentucky

Tuesday, October 14 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Otega Oweh came into last season at Kentucky with no big expectations being placed on him. He comes into his second season at UK being projected as a potential SEC Player of […]

Russell Springs to purchase new fire truck through FEMA grant

Monday, October 13 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs announced plans to purchase a new fire truck for the city’s fire department at last week’s council meeting, thanks to a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, known as […]

Laker Band earns top honors at Barren County Invitational

Monday, October 13 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Band earned top honors in the Barren County Invitational on Saturday. The Lakers finished first place over Washington County, Pulaski County, Metcalfe County, Glasgow, Somerset and others. The Laker Band earned Best Visual, […]

Fiscal court to meet this morning

Monday, October 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet this morning. The court is expected to hear from the Russell Countians Against Industrial Solar group about the proposed solar project in the northern part of the county. […]

RSPD arrests Pennsylvania man

Monday, October 13 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Police arrested a Pennsylvania man on multiple charges over the weekend. Police arrested 20-year-old Nickolas Houghtailing late Saturday night. He’s charged with custodial interference, unlawful transaction with a minor – third degree and […]

Jeeps are Wild event raises more than $4,200 for WJRS Food Drive

Monday, October 13 by Zac Oakes

The first-ever Jeeps are Wild event in Jamestown this weekend raised more than $4,200 to support the annual WJRS Food Drive. This weekend’s event brought several visitors into the county, with several coming from neighboring […]

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Man flown out following motorcycle wreck in Adair County

Clinton County man indicted on human trafficking, rape charges

Russell Springs Fire Department has responded to more than 350 calls this year

Russell Springs City Hall closing early today

Otega Oweh could make big jump in Year 2 at Kentucky

Russell Springs to purchase new fire truck through FEMA grant

Laker Band earns top honors at Barren County Invitational

Fiscal court to meet this morning

RSPD arrests Pennsylvania man

Jeeps are Wild event raises more than $4,200 for WJRS Food Drive

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown