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27 local students named to Dean’s List at LWC

Thursday, January 9 by Zac Oakes

More than two dozen local students were named to the Dean’s List at Lindsey Wilson College for the Fall 2024 semester. Those local students were: Aidan Antle Nicholas Blakey Riley Burke Haley Cook Adriannah Davis […]

First steps taken in Frankfort to lower state income tax

Thursday, January 9 by Zac Oakes

The state income tax could drop by another half-percent. The Kentucky House Appropriations and Revenue Committee started the process of reducing the state income tax from 4% to 3.5% yesterday by approving House Bill 1 […]

No mail delivery, post offices closed today

Thursday, January 9 by Zac Oakes

Local post offices are closed and there will be no mail delivery today due to funeral services for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. The postal service announced there will be limited package delivery service today […]

Winter weather predicted to come our way Friday

Wednesday, January 8 by Zac Oakes

More winter weather looks to be headed into Russell County and the Lake Cumberland area Friday morning. New projections from the National Weather Service indicate snow making its way into Russell County at around 6 […]

One person injured in Tuesday morning wreck

Wednesday, January 8 by Zac Oakes

One person was injured in a wreck this morning on Highway 127. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office said a jeep operated by Aaron Lawless of Russell Springs was struck in the rear while stopped in […]

Winter Storm Watch Issued for the Area Thursday into Friday

Wednesday, January 8 by Sean Hammond

Kentucky is under a Winter Storm Watch from late Thursday night through late Friday night. The storm is expected to bring moderate to heavy snowfall, with 4 to 5 inches of accumulation anticipated in portions […]

Ag Commissioner Shell working with RCH on Food is Medicine program

Wednesday, January 8 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell is working with Russell County Hospital and other hospitals across the state on a program called “Food is Medicine.” Shell said the program aims to help people live healthier lifestyles, […]

Ten local students named to President’s List at University of the Cumberlands

Wednesday, January 8 by Zac Oakes

Ten local students were named to the President’s List at the University of the Cumberlands for the Fall 2024 semester. Those local students were: Bradley Whitehead Riley Hill Lacey Day Ashley Wheat Russell Miller John […]

Knifley man arrested after pursuit through Taylor, Adair counties

Wednesday, January 8 by Zac Oakes

A Knifley man was arrested after leading police on a pursuit through Taylor and Adair counties Monday night. State Police say 46-year-old Bradley Streeval faces numerous charges, including fleeing or evading police first degree, trafficking […]

Sheriff’s Office announces update in burglary case

Tuesday, January 7 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office released an update in the ongoing investigation into a break-in at a home under construction in the Esto community. The sheriff’s office located the vehicle believed to be involved in […]