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Lamb appointed to RCIDA Board

Patti Lamb was appointed to the Russell County Industrial Development Authority Board last night by the Jamestown City Council. Mayor Regena Hinton… Councilman Dwight Richards nominated Lamb for the position, and Councilman Barry Coffey nominated […]

State road crews have completed snow and ice operations

SOMERSET, Ky. (Feb. 20, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 crews have completed their snow and ice operations following the recent winter storm. Since Tuesday, crews have worked around the clock to […]

Burton receives KY Public Library award

Russell County’s Kristina Burton received a statewide library award today. Burton received the Outstanding Service for Young Adults Award. The award is presented annually by the Kentucky Public Library Association. The award is presented to […]

KSP investigating missing teen in Wayne County

Kentucky State Police is investigating a missing teenager in Wayne County. State Police say the teen went missing from his residence at around 11 p.m. on Monday, February 3.  Post 11 says it was notified […]

Sports complex could have major economic impact

A potential sports complex on French Valley Road could have a major economic impact on Russell County. A feasibility study was performed by The Sports Facilities Companies. It was funded by the Russell County IDA […]

Two Russell County residents indicted in Taylor County

Two Russell County residents were indicted by a Taylor County grand jury this week. The grand jury indicted 60-year-old Tommy D. Baker of Russell Springs on charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug […]