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Waynesburg man sentenced to 30 years in wreck that caused death of motorcyclist in Pulaski County

Monday, September 22 by Zac Oakes

A Waynesburg man was sentenced to 30 years after entering a guilty plea on several charges stemming from the death of a Eubank man in a wreck in Pulaski County last year. 64-year-old Larry G. […]

School board to meet Monday

Saturday, September 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session Monday evening. The board was scheduled to meet this past Monday, but it was postponed a week due to the Kentucky School Boards Association […]

School bus involved in traffic accident yesterday

Friday, September 19 by Zac Oakes

First responders were called out yesterday afternoon to East West Wilson Road near McClendon Ridge yesterday afternoon following reports of a collision involving a school bus. A school bus reportedly collided with another vehicle. There […]

RCPL releases annual report

Friday, September 19 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Public Library released its annual report recently, showcasing another busy year for the library. The library reported nearly 38,000 visitors to the library in 2024-2025. The library also reported 520 total library programs […]

One person taken to hospital following wreck near Five Star

Friday, September 19 by Zac Oakes

One person was taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle wreck near Five Star yesterday afternoon. Russell Springs Police say the accident occurred a little before 2 o’clock yesterday when a 2019 GMC Acadia, operated […]

Bennett named RCMS Homecoming Queen

Friday, September 19 by Zac Oakes

Briley Bennett, daughter of Eric and Heather Bennett, was named Russell County Middle School Homecoming Queen last night. 1st runner up – Porter Branscum 2nd runner up – Jenna Mann 3rd runner up – Sadie […]

Arrest made in Russell Springs burglary case

Friday, September 19 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested in a burglary case yesterday. Russell Springs Police arrested 46-year-old Bradley L. Worley yesterday evening following an investigation into a burglary that took place on Wilson Street in Russell […]

Jamestown Council planning to lower property tax rate

Friday, September 19 by Zac Oakes

Property tax rates are likely dropping a little in Jamestown. The Jamestown City Council heard the first reading of an ordinance last night that would see the property tax rate drop from 13.7 cents per […]

Lindsey Wilson Education program receives national award

Thursday, September 18 by Zac Oakes

From Lindsey Wilson Public Relations The Lindsey Wilson University Education Program received a national honor on Thursday, September 18, 2025, for its leadership and commitment to continuous improvement. Lindsey Wilson was one of nine recipients […]

Russell Springs Police investigating reported burglary

Thursday, September 18 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Police is seeking the public’s help regarding a reported break-in today. The break-in happened at around 11:30 this morning at a residence on Wilson Street. Police say if anyone knows the individual in […]