Assistance available at courthouse for those impacted by tornado

Tuesday, May 27 by Zac Oakes

Assistance is available at the Russell County Courthouse for those impacted by the tornado. A Disaster Recovery Center is set up in the basement of the Russell County Courthouse, with personnel from FEMA, American Red […]

School board takes initial steps to create new practice area for Laker Band

Tuesday, May 27 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education met in special session this morning. The board took the initial first steps to create a new practice area for the Laker Band. The band has traditionally practiced in […]

School board discusses potential practice area for Laker Band

Tuesday, May 27 by Zac Oakes

At its most recent meeting, the Russell County Board of Education discussed the potential new practice area for the Laker Band. The topic was raised last month after discussions between Band Director Curtis Ervin and […]

Russell County unemployment tied for lowest in area last month

Tuesday, May 27 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s unemployment rate was tied for the lowest in the Lake Cumberland area during the month of April. The Kentucky Center for Statistics reported a 3.9 percent unemployment rate in Russell County last month. […]

Foster receives U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Award

Tuesday, May 27 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Mackenzie Foster was recently named a 2024 Recovery Champion by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Foster works as an Environmental Education and Outreach Specialist at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery. She received […]

FEMA Mobile Station available for those affected by tornado

Tuesday, May 27 by Zac Oakes

A FEMA mobile station will be available today to assist those who were affected by the recent tornado. The mobile station will be set up at Fairview Baptist Church at the intersection of East Highway […]

School board will meet in special session this morning

Tuesday, May 27 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session this morning. The board is expected to address multiple items including the proposed marching band practice area. The board will meet at 8 a.m. […]

School board to hold special-called meeting tomorrow

Monday, May 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will hold a special-called meeting tomorrow morning. The board is expected to take up multiple items regarding the proposed marching band practice area. The board will meet at 8 […]

Eli Community Cleanup has strong turnout

Monday, May 26 by Zac Oakes

The Eli Community Cleanup had a strong turnout over the weekend. Eli Volunteer Fire Department Chief Marty Kazsuk said an estimated 200 volunteers spent hours cleaning up debris from last weekend’s tornado. Kazsuk said Saturday […]

Several closings for Memorial Day today

Monday, May 26 by Zac Oakes

The Memorial Day Holiday brings several closings today. There will be no school in Russell County today for the holiday. Both Jamestown and Russell Springs City Halls are closed today. The Russell County Courthouse and […]

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Assistance available at courthouse for those impacted by tornado

School board takes initial steps to create new practice area for Laker Band

School board discusses potential practice area for Laker Band

Russell County unemployment tied for lowest in area last month

Foster receives U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Award

FEMA Mobile Station available for those affected by tornado

School board will meet in special session this morning

School board to hold special-called meeting tomorrow

Eli Community Cleanup has strong turnout

Several closings for Memorial Day today

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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