Adair woman arrested on sex abuse, conspiracy to murder charges

Wednesday, April 2 by Zac Oakes

An Adair County woman was taken into custody today on charges including sexual abuse and conspiracy to murder. Reports are 27-year-old Elena K. Bardin was arrested by Kentucky State Police earlier this afternoon. She’s charged […]

Nearly 2,200 workers commute to Russell County

Wednesday, April 2 by Zac Oakes

Nearly 2,200 workers commute to Russell County, according to a new report. The Kentucky Center for Statistics Commuting Report says more than 600 workers commute from Adair County and just under 250 commute from Pulaski […]

Resolution to rename Highway 127 in memory of Phipps signed by Beshear

Wednesday, April 2 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday on local news, we reported the bill that would name Highway 127 in Russell County in memory of fallen deputy Joshua Phipps passed through the legislature. That bill has now been signed by Kentucky […]

Fourth person injured in Somerset house fire dies

Wednesday, April 2 by Zac Oakes

The fourth person who was injured in a house fire in Somerset two weeks ago has passed away. 53-year-old Brian Puteet passed away last Friday at the University of Louisville Hospital from injuries sustained in […]

County working on damaged road in Manntown area

Wednesday, April 2 by Zac Oakes

Judge Executive Randy Marcum said county road crews have been working on a damaged road in the Manntown area. The damage occurred from flooding that happened last month, causing the side of the road to […]

Boil Water Advisory issued for Lynch Road, Parks Ridge Road

Tuesday, April 1 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Utilities has issued a boil water advisory starting at Lynch Road and extending to the end of Parks Ridge Road. The advisory is necessary due to a water main being hit in the […]

More than 3,300 Russell Countians commute elsewhere to work

Tuesday, April 1 by Zac Oakes

A new report released this year shows more than 3,300 Russell County residents commute to another county for work. The Kentucky Center for Statistics reports nearly 500 of those commute to Pulaski County for work, […]

Resolution to name bill in memory of Deputy Phipps passes through legislature on final day

Tuesday, April 1 by Zac Oakes

On the final day of the legislative session, the bill that would name Highway 127 in Russell County in memory of fallen deputy Joshua Phipps passed through the legislature. House Joint Resolution 5 passed through […]

USACE aiming to boost hydropower at Wolf Creek Dam and protect water quality with new project

Tuesday, April 1 by Zac Oakes

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working on a new project at Wolf Creek Dam aimed at boosting hydropower and protecting water quality. The project includes installing four 15,000-gallon liquid oxygen tanks and eight […]

Russell County native named Criminal Justice Professor at Lindsey Wilson

Tuesday, April 1 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County native was recently named as the newest Criminal Justice professor at Lindsey Wilson College. The college announced the addition of Casey Hardy McGowan as the college’s newest Criminal Justice professor and director […]

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Adair woman arrested on sex abuse, conspiracy to murder charges

Nearly 2,200 workers commute to Russell County

Resolution to rename Highway 127 in memory of Phipps signed by Beshear

Fourth person injured in Somerset house fire dies

County working on damaged road in Manntown area

Boil Water Advisory issued for Lynch Road, Parks Ridge Road

More than 3,300 Russell Countians commute elsewhere to work

Resolution to name bill in memory of Deputy Phipps passes through legislature on final day

USACE aiming to boost hydropower at Wolf Creek Dam and protect water quality with new project

Russell County native named Criminal Justice Professor at Lindsey Wilson

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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