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Russell Springs Fire Department had more than 400 runs in 2024

Friday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

At a recent Russell Springs City Council meeting, Russell Springs Fire Chief Bobby Johnson said the fire department made more than 400 runs in 2024. Johnson said it was a pretty busy year for the […]

Wayne County gas station owner arrested on drug trafficking charge

Friday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

A Wayne County gas station owner has been arrested on a charge of trafficking in marijuana. An investigation by multiple agencies in Wayne County resulted in the arrest of Ravindran Patel of Somerset on a […]

RCHS has strong showing at regional DECA competition

Friday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School DECA chapter had a strong showing at regional competition this week at Western Kentucky University. All 43 students that competed in the regional competition advanced to the state competition in […]

State to begin accepting tax returns on Monday; state will pause operations for two weeks in February and March

Friday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Department of Revenue will begin accepting state individual income tax returns on Monday, and will begin processing returns the same day. This year, Kentuckians are encouraged to file early to avoid processing delays. […]

Lindsey Wilson College set to build new regional performing arts center + residence hall

Thursday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

From LWC PUBLIC RELATIONS It will be a busy 2025 at Lindsey Wilson College as two buildings will be added to the A.P. White Campus – a residence hall and regional performing arts center. The […]

How does Russell County compare to area schools on last year’s state assessments?

Thursday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Department of Education recently launched its Kentucky School Report Card examining data from last year’s state assessment. Schools are given one of five color ratings. Red is the lowest rating given to a […]

18 local students named to University of Kentucky Dean’s List

Thursday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

18 local students were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Kentucky for the Fall 2024 semester. Those local students were: Mason Buras Allie Burton Avery Hart Maleah Preston Sophie Shearer Jenna White […]

Most area schools return to classroom today

Thursday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

Most area schools are returning to the classroom today. Russell County Schools are back on regular schedule in-person today. Adair County, Casey County, and Wayne County schools are back in-person today as well. Pulaski County […]

Russell Springs man arrested for allegedly assaulting police officer

Thursday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested last night for allegedly assaulting a police officer. 48-year-old Rodney Holmes was arrested last night on charges of fleeing or evading police – 2nd degree, resisting arrest, and assaulting […]

Community blood drive is today

Thursday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Community Blood Drive will take place today. The monthly blood drive gets underway at 11:30 today at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room. The blood drive will take place until 5:30 this […]