First spillway gate removed at Wolf Creek Dam for replacement

Thursday, July 24 by Zac Oakes

Crews working on Wolf Creek Dam hit a major milestone this week, removing the first of its massive spillway gates, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This is part of the modernization of […]

Hometown Favorites – Kevin’s Sano Country Store

Thursday, July 24 by Riley Coffey

Kevin’s Sano Country Store, located right on the Adair and Russell County line along KY-1729, is a small, locally run spot that’s been part of the community for years. It’s known for its daily lunch […]

RCH finishes fiscal year better than expected

Thursday, July 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital finished out fiscal year 24-25 better than expected, according to hospital CEO Scott Thompson. Thompson reported to the hospital’s board of directors at Tuesday’s meeting the hospital finished the year at around […]

Russell County approved for over $200k in CAIP funds

Thursday, July 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell County was recently approved for over $200,000 in County Agricultural Incentives Program funds by the state ag development board. The funds provide Kentucky agricultural producers cost-share assistance on practices that increase net farm income […]

Former LCADD Director selected as SKED President

Thursday, July 24 by Zac Oakes

Former executive director of the Lake Cumberland Area Development District, Darryl McGaha, has been selected as the new president of the Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation’s (SKED) Board of Directors. McGaha has been associated with […]

KSP arrests Russell Springs woman on child abandonment charge

Thursday, July 24 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police arrested a Russell Springs woman on charges including child abandonment yesterday. 24-year-old Savannah Wilson was arrested and charged with abandonment of a minor, wanton endangerment first degree and resisting arrest. Wilson was […]

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First spillway gate removed at Wolf Creek Dam for replacement

Hometown Favorites – Kevin’s Sano Country Store

RCH finishes fiscal year better than expected

Russell County approved for over $200k in CAIP funds

Former LCADD Director selected as SKED President

KSP arrests Russell Springs woman on child abandonment charge

Ford updates school district’s use of Parent Square app

Russell County approved for public assistance from May tornado

16 people indicted by grand jury

Another successful year for community health screenings at RCH

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Obituaries

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