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Russell County Shooting Sports fares well at Adair-Metcalfe competition

Thursday, August 29 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Shooting Sports team recently competed at the Adair-Metcalfe competition. In the 9-11 year old competition, Greyson Riddle placed 1st in target archery and 3rd place in bowhunter archery. In the 12-14 year […]

Grand jury returns six indictments

Wednesday, August 28 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County grand jury met yesterday, returning six indictments. Those indicted included the following individuals: Wendy Polston, age 46 of Russell Springs, charged with theft of mislaid property, tampering with physical evidence, and being […]

Hospital Board approves tax decrease

Wednesday, August 28 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors voted to lower its tax rate at yesterday’s board meeting. The board unanimously approved lowering the tax rate by one percentage point, a move that members of the […]

Russell County Public Library recognized at Imagination Library event

Wednesday, August 28 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library was recognized at an Imagination Library event in Lexington yesterday where Dolly Parton was in attendance. A video produced by Hutch Digital featured Russell County families and was played at […]

Yesterday was one of the hottest days of 2024

Wednesday, August 28 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday was among the hottest days of the year so far, according to data from the local mesonet site. The local mesonet site recorded the high air temperature yesterday at 92.2 degrees. Using other data […]

Russell County Shooting Sports competes at Warren County competition

Wednesday, August 28 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Shooting Sports team competed at the Warren County 4-H Black Powder Shoot recently. In the 9-11 year old division: Carter Brown – 1st place – flintlock rifle & 2nd place – percussion […]

Congressman Comer visited Russell County yesterday

Tuesday, August 27 by Zac Oakes

U.S. Congressman James Comer visited Russell County yesterday, making a couple stops. Comer visited Duo Broadband to discuss federal issues relating to broadband. He also visited Russell County Hospital to talk to employees and members […]

NWS issues special statement on high temps today, this week

Tuesday, August 27 by Zac Oakes

The National Weather Service has issued a special statement as high temperatures are expected to take over the area over the next few days. The National Weather Service in Louisville is advising people to use […]

KSP releases statement on Clinton County shooting investigation

Tuesday, August 27 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 has released information regarding a fatal shooting that took place in Clinton County over the weekend. State Police say they were requested by the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office to respond […]

Hospital board to meet today

Tuesday, August 27 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors will hold its regular monthly meeting today. The board will meet at 4 p.m. in the conference room at the hospital. The meeting is open to the public. […]