School board to meet Monday
The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session Monday evening. The board will meet at 5 p.m. at the Russell County ANC. The special-called meeting is taking place after the regular monthly […]
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RCIDA to hold special-called meeting Monday morning
The Russell County Industrial Development Authority board will hold a special-called meeting Monday morning. The IDA board will meet at 8:30 at the Duo Broadband Headquarters. The purpose of the meeting is to enter into […]
Westbound lane on Fishing Creek Bridge reopened
SOMERSET, Ky. (Aug. 22, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 announces that the westbound lanes of the Fishing Creek Bridge on the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway (mile point 84.4) in Pulaski […]
Russell County unemployment among lowest in area last month
Russell County’s unemployment rate was among the lowest in the Lake Cumberland area during the month of July. According to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, Russell County’s unemployment rate came in at 5 percent last […]
Part of Russell County in moderate drought
A portion of Russell County is now considered to be in moderate drought, while the rest of the county is classified as abnormally dry, according to the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor. According […]
Jamestown Council approves purchase of sewer camera for public works department
The Jamestown City Council met last night, approving a resolution to apply for a grant that would help fund a project to transition from using chlorine at the city’s water plant to bleach. Jamestown Mayor […]
Thomas reminds public about hours for city pool and splash pad
The City of Russell Springs is reminding the community about a change to the days and hours of operation of the city pool. The pool will be open this weekend and next weekend through Labor […]
Jamestown Council to meet this evening
The Jamestown City Council will meet this evening. The council will meet at 6 p.m. this evening at City Hall. Tonight’s meeting is open to the public. We will have more details on tomorrow’s local […]
Farm Supply Distribution was a success
The Farm Supply Distribution event at the Russell County Extension Office yesterday was a success, according to Extension Agent Jonathan Oakes. Oakes said the extension office was able to help several local farmers impacted by […]
Somerset man charged with unlawful transaction with a minor
A Somerset man was taken into custody yesterday at the Russell County Detention Center. 20-year-old Shea Burton was charged with unlawful transaction with a minor – second degree. According to Kentucky law, a person is […]