Sheriff’s office arrests Russell Springs man on multiple charges

Tuesday, June 17 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on multiple charges yesterday evening. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 42-year-old Timothy S. Miller of Russell Springs. He’s charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, fleeing […]

Jamestown man arrested on firearm charge

Tuesday, June 17 by Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was arrested last night on a weapon charge. Jamestown Police arrested 23-year-old Zachary Mann and charged him with possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. Mann was arrested by Officer Heath […]

Epperson retains SKRECC board seat in closely-contested election

Monday, June 16 by Zac Oakes

Cathy Crew Epperson retained her seat on the South Kentucky RECC Board of Directors in a closely-contested election. Epperson received 2,532 votes from South Kentucky RECC members, while her challenger, Rick Barker, received 2,333 votes, […]

Wayne County man arrested by Russell County Sheriff’s Office

Monday, June 16 by Zac Oakes

A Wayne County man was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend. 22-year-old Tony Wallace of Monticello was arrested Saturday night and charged with theft of automobile parts and criminal trespassing third […]

Wilson discusses local tourism economic impact

Monday, June 16 by Zac Oakes

Last week on local news, we reported that new data showed a significant increase in tourism spending from 2023 to 2024. That report showed an increase of around $6.6 million in tourism spending in Russell […]

Russell County School Board meets this evening

Monday, June 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will meet at 5 o’clock this evening. The board is expected to consider an architect agreement for the band practice area project. The board will also hold a first […]

Three RCHS cheerleaders receive KAPOs scholarships

Monday, June 16 by Zac Oakes

Three Russell County High School senior cheerleaders received the Kentucky Association of Pep Organization Sponsors. Russell County recipients were Hannah King, Emmy Pratt, and Summer Sapp. Russell County was the only school in the state […]

Two people taken to hospital following Friday wreck near parkway ramps

Monday, June 16 by Zac Oakes

Two people were taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 127 near the parkway ramps Friday afternoon. Russell Springs Police say the collision occurred at around 2:41 Friday afternoon. Police say the […]

Multi-hour police standoff in Somerset results in arrest

Monday, June 16 by Zac Oakes

A multi-hour police standoff near downtown Somerset yesterday evening resulted in a man being arrested after he allegedly fired a weapon at Kentucky State Troopers. 69-year-old John M. Woody of Somerset was arrested and charged […]

School board to meet Monday evening

Saturday, June 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will meet on Monday. The board will meet at 5 p.m. at the Russell County ANC. Monday’s meeting is open to the public. We’ll have more details from the […]

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Sheriff’s office arrests Russell Springs man on multiple charges

Jamestown man arrested on firearm charge

Epperson retains SKRECC board seat in closely-contested election

Wayne County man arrested by Russell County Sheriff’s Office

Wilson discusses local tourism economic impact

Russell County School Board meets this evening

Three RCHS cheerleaders receive KAPOs scholarships

Two people taken to hospital following Friday wreck near parkway ramps

Multi-hour police standoff in Somerset results in arrest

School board to meet Monday evening

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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