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Russell, Adair, and Casey students officially announced as members of Gatton Academy class

Friday, April 11 by Zac Oakes

Students from Russell, Adair, and Casey counties were officially announced as members of the next Gatton Academy class at Western Kentucky University. Russell County’s Sammy Brown was selected for the academy. She is the daughter […]

Kevin’s Kids concert is tomorrow

Friday, April 11 by Zac Oakes

The annual Kevin’s Kids benefit concert will take place tomorrow at Russell Springs First Baptist Church. The concert raises funds for the Russell County Family Resource and Youth Services Centers, which serve the children of […]

Brown serving as interim Russell Springs Police Chief

Friday, April 11 by Zac Oakes

Greg Brown is serving as Interim Chief of Police for the Russell Springs Police Department. Brown formerly served with Kentucky State Police for more than 20 years before joining the Russell Springs Police Department in […]

Russell Springs planning to convert streetlights to LED

Friday, April 11 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs is looking to convert its more than 700 streetlights to LED bulbs. Of the 702 streetlights, only 67 are currently LED. Mayor Eddie Thomas said the long-term energy savings will […]

Jamestown Dive team assists in Carroll County Search & Recovery operation

Friday, April 11 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Dive team was in Carroll County this week, assisting local emergency officials with a search and recovery operation due to flooding. Five Jamestown members traveled to the northern Kentucky county and were able […]

Crittenden man reported missing in Russell County

Thursday, April 10 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police is reporting a missing person in Russell County. A vehicle belonging to 29-year-old Michael Thomas of Crittenden was found at Lake Cumberland’s Wolf Creek Marina in the Jabez community on Wednesday. Michael […]

Melton says community support for bicentennial has been great

Thursday, April 10 by Zac Oakes

As Russell County celebrates its bicentennial this year, Susan Melton with the Russell County Judge Executive’s Office said community support has been great. With events planned throughout the year, Melton said businesses and individuals have […]

Two Russell Springs women arrested in Adair County on burglary charges

Thursday, April 10 by Zac Oakes

Two Russell Springs women were arrested in Adair County yesterday on burglary charges. The Adair County Sheriff’s Office arrested 55-year-old Judy Ann Walters and 58-year-old Sondra Lewallen on charges of burglary second degree and criminal […]

Adair County teacher terminated following physical altercation

Thursday, April 10 by Zac Oakes

An Adair County teacher has been terminated by the school district following a reported physical altercation outside the high school gymnasium. Sharon Burton with the Adair County Community Voice reported the incident happened last Tuesday […]

NWS confirms tornado in Taylor County last week

Thursday, April 10 by Zac Oakes

The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down in Taylor County last week. The tornado touched down near the Lone Valley area of Taylor County near Green River Lake State Park. The tornado […]