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School Board approves varsity wrestling program set to begin next school year

Friday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School will have a varsity wrestling program beginning next school year. The Russell County Board of Education approved a varsity wrestling program at the high school at this week’s school board meeting. […]

Isaiah William Gomaz, age 19, of Jamestown

Thursday, May 22 by Sean Hammond

Isaiah William Gomaz, of Jamestown, who passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at his home. He was 19 years of age. Isaiah was born Tuesday, February 7, 2006, in Somerset, son of Carrie Miller […]

Eli Fire Department has supplies available, planning community cleanup day this weekend

Thursday, May 22 by Zac Oakes

The Eli Volunteer Fire Department has various supplies available for those affected by this past weekend’s tornado. The department has bottled water, cleaning supplies, trash bags, clothing, tarps, rakes, shovels and various other supplies for […]

Russell Springs man arrested on sexual abuse charges

Thursday, May 22 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on sexual abuse and strangulation charges yesterday. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 18-year-old Luis Rosas Cheran yesterday. He’s charged with strangulation first degree, sexual abuse first degree, unlawful […]

U.S. 27 in Somerset reopen following weekend tornado

Wednesday, May 21 by Zac Oakes

SOMERSET, Ky. (May 21, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District Eight Office announces that U.S. 27 between traffic signal #19 and #25 has officially reopened following significant cleanup and emergency repairs caused by […]

Adair woman indicted for allegedly soliciting minor to murder her husband

Wednesday, May 21 by Zac Oakes

An Adair County woman was recently indicted after Kentucky State Police allege she solicited a minor at the juvenile detention center to murder her husband. State Police say 27-year-old Elena K. Bardin of Adair County […]

Storms cause power outages locally, across area

Wednesday, May 21 by Zac Oakes

Storms that moved through Russell and surrounding counties last night caused several power outages. Power outages were reported in Phelps Acres near the airport as well as outages along Bernard Ridge, Voils Road and Arlis […]

School district, Feeding America reach new agreement

Wednesday, May 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County School District and Feeding America have reached a new, two-year agreement to continue the school food pantry. The program had been operating as a pilot program, but an agreement approved by the […]

Relief supplies available for tornado victims at Eli Fire Department today

Wednesday, May 21 by Zac Oakes

Relief supplies will be available for families and persons affected by this past weekend’s tornado at the Eli Fire Department today. The Eli Volunteer Fire Department and Welcome House will be distributing relief supplies from […]

Pulaski, Laurel tornado upgraded to EF-4

Wednesday, May 21 by Zac Oakes

The National Weather Service has upgraded the tornado that struck Pulaski and Laurel counties Friday night to an EF-4. The tornado began in Russell County, where it was classified as an EF-3 and picked up […]