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No school for Russell County students today; post offices closed

Monday, October 13 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools are not in session today but the day does serve as a Professional Development Day for local educators. Students return to class from Fall Break tomorrow. Local post offices are closed for […]

Jeeps Are Wild tomorrow in Jamestown

Friday, October 10 by Zac Oakes

The first-ever Jeeps are Wild event will be taking place in Jamestown tomorrow. The event gets underway tomorrow at 11 a.m. beginning at the drag strip off Old Airport Road. There will be food trucks, […]

Russell Springs Council approves slight decrease to city tax rate

Friday, October 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council approved a decrease in the city’s tax rate at last night’s meeting. Mayor Eddie Thomas said he was happy to see the city’s tax rate decrease and credited the work […]

Russell County Operation Unite Coalition launching Give Me A Reason campaign

Friday, October 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Operation Unite Coalition is set to launch its Give Me A Reason campaign. The initiative provides free drug-screening kits that can be picked up at multiple locations in the community. Those locations […]

Boil water advisory lifted for Hwy 55 and part of Hwy 379

Thursday, October 9 by Zac Oakes

This boil water advisory has been lifted A Boil Water Advisory is in effect for Hwy 379 from Blankenship Road to Todd Road. This also includes all of Hwy 55 and all side roads. […]

Retired Pulaski County judge killed in three-vehicle wreck

Thursday, October 9 by Sean Hammond

A three-vehicle collision in Pulaski County Wednesday afternoon claimed the life of a retired Pulaski County judge. Kentucky State Police say the collision claimed the life of 82-year-old Walter F. Maguire of Somerset. Maguire was […]

U.S. Senate candidate Andy Barr makes stop in Jamestown

Thursday, October 9 by Zac Oakes

United States Senate candidate Andy Barr made a stop in Jamestown yesterday. Barr, who currently represents Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, made stops in Russell County along with Clinton and […]

Russell Springs Council to meet this evening

Thursday, October 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council will hold its monthly meeting this evening. The council is expected to hold the first reading of an ordinance to allow special-purpose vehicles to be operated on city streets. This […]

Irvin Schoolhouse recognized as finalist for Beautify The Bluegrass project

Thursday, October 9 by Zac Oakes

The Irvin Schoolhouse was recognized this week as a finalist for the Beautify the Bluegrass Governor’s Award. The schoolhouse renovation was among five finalists for the award recognized at a ceremony this week. Irvin Schoolhouse […]

County’s opioid liaison discusses how she aims to help local residents struggling with substance abuse

Thursday, October 9 by Zac Oakes

Jennifer Knifley is the opioid liaison hired through the Russell County Fiscal Court. The position was created through use of opioid settlement funds allotted to local government entities across the state. Knifley was a guest […]