Boil water advisory issued for Old Columbia Road and side roads

Monday, May 5 by Zac Oakes

A boil water advisory has been issued for Old Columbia Road and side roads. Russell Springs Utilities issued the advisory beginning at Tonkin Drive to the Adair County line. The advisory includes Shepherd Dr, parts […]

LWC to award nearly 900 degrees this weekend

Friday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

COLUMBIA, KY. (04/29/2025) The last group of students will receive a Lindsey Wilson College degree this weekend, and it will be a record number. Lindsey Wilson College will award a total of 890 undergraduate, graduate […]

Fatal Clinton County accident claims life of Tennessee woman

Friday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

A fatal accident in Clinton County Thursday evening claimed the life of a Tennessee woman. Kentucky State Police say 21-year-old Kayelyn Garrett of Livingston, Tennessee, was traveling west on KY 558 in a 2005 Chevrolet […]

Russell County sees decrease in overdose deaths

Friday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

Fewer than five overdose deaths were reported in Russell County in 2024. The annual report released by the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet does not provide a specific number when overdose deaths are below […]

Local businessman’s horse will run in KY Derby tomorrow

Friday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

A horse owned by local businessman Terry Stephens will run in tomorrow’s Kentucky Derby. Chunk of Gold, starting at post 19 in the derby, is owned by Terry and Pam Stephens. The horse is trained […]

Cundiff receives Russell County Hospital DAISY Award

Friday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital nurse Nichole Cundiff is the newest recipient of the DAISY Award at the hospital. The DAISY Award is a recognition program to celebrate and recognize nurses by collecting nominations from patients, families, […]

Russell Springs man indicted in Casey County

Friday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was indicted on multiple charges by a Casey County grand jury this week. 33-year-old Daniel W. Biddle of Russell Springs was indicted on charges including theft of a firearm, being a […]

Hospital announces community health screenings coming in July

Friday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital has announced it will be hosting its annual Community Health Screenings in July. The health screenings will take place at the Russell Springs Elementary School gymnasium from Monday, July 14 through Saturday, […]

Jamestown woman arrested on drug charges

Friday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

A Jamestown woman was arrested on drug charges last night. 60-year-old Kathy Sutton was arrested last night and charged with possession of methamphetamine – second offense, possession of hydrocodone, and probation violations. Sutton was arrested […]

KRV Welding program helping those in recovery get on path to success

Thursday, May 1 by Zac Oakes

The welding program offered through Kentucky Recovery Vocational is helping those in recovery from substance use disorder get on a path to success. The program helps train those individuals who are in recovery for a […]

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Boil water advisory issued for Old Columbia Road and side roads

LWC to award nearly 900 degrees this weekend

Fatal Clinton County accident claims life of Tennessee woman

Russell County sees decrease in overdose deaths

Local businessman’s horse will run in KY Derby tomorrow

Cundiff receives Russell County Hospital DAISY Award

Russell Springs man indicted in Casey County

Hospital announces community health screenings coming in July

Jamestown woman arrested on drug charges

KRV Welding program helping those in recovery get on path to success

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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