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Five Russell County teachers selected for Leading Lakers Fellowship

Tuesday, September 10 by Zac Oakes

Five Russell County teachers have been selected for the district’s new Leading Lakers Fellowship. The five teachers selected were: Leah Thompson, Leslie Brown, Britney Creech, Brittney Blakey and Amber Humble. One teacher from each school […]

Charges to be filed regarding social media post by RCHS student

Monday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

Charges are expected to be filed after a Russell County High School student reportedly made a concerning post on Snapchat. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford sent out a letter Monday to school district employees […]

Albany Man Killed in Sunday Afternoon Crash

Monday, September 9 by Sean Hammond

One person was killed and another injured in a single-vehicle accident that occurred Sunday afternoon around 1:30 on Highway 1351, about half a mile from Bonnie Brown’s Store. According to the report, two brothers, Donnie […]

Russell Co Shooting Sports competes at state contest

Monday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County 4-H Shooting Sports team competed at the state competition this weekend. Here is a look at how Russell County team members fared in individual competition. Carter Brown (9-11 year old division) – […]

More than 250 medical cannabis dispensary license applications filed in Cumberland area

Monday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

More than 250 applications for a medical cannabis dispensary license were filed in the Cumberland area, according to a report released by the Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis. The region, which consists of 14 counties […]

Branscum selected to represent KY at national election conference

Monday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

State Rep. Josh Branscum of Russell County was selected by Kentucky House Speaker David Osborne to represent Kentucky at a meeting on elections hosted by the National Conference of State Legislatures in conjunction with the […]

Stephens and family recognized by city

Monday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

Local business owner Terry Stephens and his family were recognized by the City of Russell Springs recently. Stephens, the owner of Stephens Pipe and Steel, and his family were recognized by Russell Springs Mayor Eddie […]

Fiscal court to meet Monday

Saturday, September 7 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday. The court is expected to hear tax rates for special districts and open bids for new E911 console stations, among other business. […]

Boats collided on Lake Cumberland last night

Friday, September 6 by Zac Oakes

Two boats collided on Lake Cumberland last night. Several first responders were called out sometime around 8:30 last night, and responded to Jamestown Marina after reports came in that two boats collided on the water […]

Firefighters respond to house fire on Sticks Road

Friday, September 6 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Fire Department was called out yesterday afternoon to a house fire on Sticks Road off Highway 619. Firefighters were called out at around 2 p.m. yesterday. Once there, firefighters encountered a two-story home […]