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Phelps named LWC Teacher of the Year

Wednesday, April 30 by Zac Oakes

Russell County native JC Phelps was recently recognized as the Lindsey Wilson College Teacher of the Year. Phelps received the award from the Lindsey Wilson College Student Government Association. Phelps was presented the award at […]

Two-vehicle wreck on East Highway 80

Tuesday, April 29 by Zac Oakes

A two-vehicle wreck occurred this afternoon on East Highway 80. The collision occurred at around 2:40 this afternoon near Wilson & Sons Building Supply and Hubbard’s Building Supply. Russell Springs Police investigated the collision. We’ll […]

Food is Medicine program at RCH could bring new ways of treating medical issues

Tuesday, April 29 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital is continuing its work with Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell on the Food is Medicine program. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said the project continues to be fast-moving and gave a preview of […]

Russell Springs man arrested on multiple charges

Tuesday, April 29 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on multiple charges Sunday night. Kentucky State Police arrested 36-year-old Shawn Allen Harris and charged him with possession of methamphetamine, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, possession […]

Russell County dispatcher graduates from academy

Tuesday, April 29 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County 911 dispatcher has graduated from the academy. Roycelynne B. Reble is one of 27 graduates from Class 164 of the Department of Criminal Justice Training’s Public Safety Dispatch Academy. The academy is […]

Pulaski man indicted locally in December now facing federal indictments

Tuesday, April 29 by Zac Oakes

A Somerset man who was indicted on rape and sodomy charges by a Russell County grand jury in December is now facing federal charges. 32-year-old Jesus Alberto Chavez was indicted in federal court last Thursday […]

Campbell County man identified as victim in Lake Cumberland drowning

Tuesday, April 29 by Zac Oakes

A Campbell County man was identified as the victim in a drowning on Lake Cumberland Sunday evening. The man was identified as 59-year-old John Bezold of Campbell County according to reports. Authorities say he was […]

Hospital expansion aims to increase space in admissions area

Monday, April 28 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital’s planned expansion is expected to include a larger admissions area. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said more space in the admissions area is badly needed at the hospital. Site and foundation work on […]

Bank of Jamestown hosts annual 4.0 banquet for RCHS seniors

Monday, April 28 by Zac Oakes

The Bank of Jamestown hosted its annual 4.0 Honors Banquet for graduating Russell County High School seniors. The banquet recognizes students who held a 4.0 grade point average during their four years at Russell County […]

18-year-old dies in Wayne County wreck

Monday, April 28 by Zac Oakes

An 18-year-old man died as the result of a two-vehicle wreck in Wayne County yesterday. Kentucky State Police say the wreck occurred just before 8 a.m. local time at the intersection of West Highway 90 […]