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Columbia Police investigating reported assault at jail

Thursday, July 3 by Zac Oakes

The Columbia Police Department is investigating a reported assault at the Adair County Regional Jail. Columbia Police responded to a report of an assault at the jail at around 8 p.m. Tuesday. Officers charged 36-year-old […]

Adkins says RCH groundbreaking is reason to celebrate for community

Wednesday, July 2 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital broke ground on its new expansion/renovation project this week. One of the special guests at this week’s groundbreaking ceremony was Rocky Adkins, former state representative and now senior advisor to the Governor. […]

School board says Ford is exemplary in annual evaluation

Wednesday, July 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education gave Superintendent Michael Ford an exemplary rating during his annual evaluation this week. After going into executive session for about 15 minutes during Monday’s board meeting, the board returned […]

RCHS Educators Rising Club has strong showing at nationals

Wednesday, July 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Educators Rising Club recently had a strong showing in national competition. Ten students from the club competed at the national competition in Orlando, Florida last week. Russell County’s Diego Gomez […]

New NJROTC instructor at RCHS says program teaches valuable life skills

Wednesday, July 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Program is continuing to grow. New Senior Naval Science Instructor Dennis Kiser said the program is continuing to look for new opportunities for students with […]

Wayne County woman killed while crossing Highway 27 in Somerset

Wednesday, July 2 by Zac Oakes

A Wayne County woman died over the weekend while crossing Highway 27 in Somerset. According to reports, 39-year-old Linda Greene of Wayne County was crossing Highway 27 on foot Saturday night at around 9:30 local […]

KSP takes to the skies in national cruiser contest

Tuesday, July 1 by Zac Oakes

Frankfort, KY – On June 30, 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) encourage Kentuckians to help them win a competition that showcases state law enforcement agencies across the country as a […]

Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges following traffic stop

Tuesday, July 1 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop just after midnight this morning. Russell Springs Police say Officer Kendall Catron was patrolling at around 12:30 this morning on West Highway […]

Lindsey Wilson College officially becomes Lindsey Wilson University

Tuesday, July 1 by Zac Oakes

Lindsey Wilson College in neighboring Adair County is now Lindsey Wilson University. The name change, which was approved back in April, becomes official today. Back in April, the faculty voted by a 77-2 margin to […]

Hospital holds groundbreaking for new expansion; Comer applauds work of local hospital

Monday, June 30 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital held a groundbreaking for its new expansion/renovation project earlier today. The new expansion will nearly double the size of the hospital with a new emergency room, new equipment, a new registration space, […]