Emergency crews, helicopters called out to two auto wrecks

Wednesday, August 7 by Zac Oakes

Local emergency crews and helicopters were called out to two car wreck scenes last night. Crews were called out to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 92, also known as Esto Road, and […]

Hospital approves architects for renovation/expansion

Wednesday, August 7 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors approved an architectural firm for its upcoming renovation/expansion project. The hospital board held a special-called meeting yesterday to approve the architects for the project. Russell County Hospital CEO […]

Whittenburg election fraud case dismissed

Wednesday, August 7 by Zac Oakes

An election fraud case filed by the unsuccessful candidate for Commonwealth’s Attorney in May’s primary election has been dismissed. Circuit Judge Sara Beth Gregory dismissed the election fraud case brought by Lee Whittenburg against Matthew […]

Russell County native Burton selected as new Columbia Police Chief

Wednesday, August 7 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County native has been selected as the new Chief of Police for the Columbia Police Department. Evan Burton was unanimously approved as the new Chief of Police for the Columbia Police Department at […]

School board to meet in special session this morning

Wednesday, August 7 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session this morning. The board is set to discuss a number of agenda items, including the student behavior and discipline code, a revision to the […]

Russell County Shooting Sports youth finish strong at Adair County competition

Wednesday, August 7 by Zac Oakes

Wrapping up our look at results from the most recent Russell County Shooting Sports competition at Adair County, Russell County’s 9-11 year old competitors fared well at the competition. Sebastian Mann – 1st place – […]

New electric vehicle charging stations unveiled at tourism office

Tuesday, August 6 by Zac Oakes

Two new electric vehicle charging stations were unveiled at the Russell County Tourism Office Monday morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The charging stations are the first fast-charging stations to be implemented by KU & […]

Edmonton man injured after colliding with tractor mowing on parkway

Tuesday, August 6 by Zac Oakes

An Edmonton man was flown to the University of Kentucky Hospital for injuries he sustained in a wreck with a tractor and bush hog mowing along the Cumberland Parkway yesterday morning. According to the Russell […]

Russell County 12-14 group fares well at shooting sports competition

Tuesday, August 6 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Shooting Sports team competed at the Adair County competition recently. In the 12-14 year old individuals: Alana McDonald – 1st place – recurve archery and target recurve archery Andrea Russell – 1st […]

Hospital board to meet in special session today

Tuesday, August 6 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors will meet in special session today. The board will meet at 4 p.m. in the conference room at the hospital to select architectural and engineering services for the […]

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Emergency crews, helicopters called out to two auto wrecks

Hospital approves architects for renovation/expansion

Whittenburg election fraud case dismissed

Russell County native Burton selected as new Columbia Police Chief

School board to meet in special session this morning

Russell County Shooting Sports youth finish strong at Adair County competition

New electric vehicle charging stations unveiled at tourism office

Edmonton man injured after colliding with tractor mowing on parkway

Hospital board to meet in special session today

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Obituaries

Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown