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Read Across Russell County set for Monday

Thursday, March 20 by Zac Oakes

The annual Read Across Russell County event is set to take place Monday at the Russell County Public Library. The annual event is hosted by the Russell County Education Association and the library. Library Director […]

Higginbotham receives Russell Springs Anchor Award

Thursday, March 20 by Zac Oakes

Brenda Higginbotham was the recipient of the Russell Springs Anchor Award at this month’s city council meeting. Mayor Eddie Thomas said the award is similar to the Kentucky Colonel recognition. Anchor recipients are recognized for […]

Jamestown Council meets this evening

Thursday, March 20 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council will meet this evening. The council will meet at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting is open to the public. We’ll have more from the meeting on tomorrow’s local news.

Clinton County native tabbed by Governor to lead state’s medical cannabis office

Thursday, March 20 by Zac Oakes

A Clinton County native has been tabbed by Governor Andy Beshear to be the next executive director of the Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis. Cannon Armstrong will take over the position effective June 1. Armstrong […]

Westerfield discusses possible library funding cuts

Wednesday, March 19 by Zac Oakes

A recently-issued executive order has the potential to affect local libraries across the country, including Russell County Public Library. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield explained more about the local services and opportunities made possible by the […]

Wilkerson discusses history of local library at Chamber meeting

Wednesday, March 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce met at the Russell County Public Library yesterday with Donnie Wilkerson as the featured speaker. Wilkerson spoke to the crowd of local business professionals about the history of the […]

RSPD responded to 364 calls for service last month

Wednesday, March 19 by Zac Oakes

February saw the Russell Springs Police Department respond to 364 calls for service. Police Chief Bryan Shepard said the city’s police department made 44 arrests, performed 70 traffic stops, and worked 13 traffic accidents. Russell […]

Fishing tournament draws big crowd and plenty of local spending

Wednesday, March 19 by Zac Oakes

A weekend fishing tournament taking place on Lake Cumberland brought several people into Russell County. Tourism Director Danielle Wilson said the NBAA tournament has 117 boats participating. Registration was held yesterday evening at the Russell […]

3 dead, including teenager, in Somerset house fire

Wednesday, March 19 by Zac Oakes

Three people are dead, including a teenager, from a house fire in Somerset that occurred early Tuesday morning. According to the Pulaski County Coroner’s Office, 78-year-old Norma Dean Putteet, 55-year-old Jerry Todd Putteet, and 17-year-old […]

School board votes to negotiate new contract for Ford

Tuesday, March 18 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford could soon be getting a new four-year contract. The board of education voted unanimously at yesterday’s meeting to authorize board chair Dick Kazsuk and co-chair Brenda Higginbotham, along with […]