Community blood drive is today
The Russell County Community Blood Drive is today. Today’s blood drive will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room. Every donor will receive a $15 Walmart gift […]
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Thompson says RCH Community Health Screenings going well
The annual Russell County Hospital Community Health Screenings have been going well since getting underway at the beginning of this week. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson told the hospital’s board of directors at yesterday’s meeting that […]
Grand jury hands up a dozen indictments
A Russell County grand jury met yesterday and handed up 12 indictments. Those indicted by the grand jury were: Yevonda Popplewell, age 40, of Somerset, charged with possession of methamphetamine, tampering with physical evidence, and […]
Three vehicle wreck in Columbia sends woman to hospital
A three-vehicle wreck in Columbia caused multiple injuries on Monday. According to Columbia Police, the accident occurred at the intersection of West Frazier Street and Burkesvile Street. Police say a 2016 Ford Focus operated by […]
Smith appointed to National Junior Angus Association Board of Directors
Russell County’s Bryanna Smith has been appointed to a national board. Smith, a Russell County native dual-majoring in Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business at the University of Kentucky, was recently appointed to the National Junior […]
Hospital board to meet today
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 of the hospital. We’ll have more from the meeting on […]
Break-in reported at business on Bernard Ridge
A break-in reportedly occurred at a business on Bernard Ridge Sunday night. According to reports, the break-in occurred at the Skaggs store on Bernard Ridge Sunday night. Reports are that a person or person(s) broke […]
New law targets truancy in schools
A new Kentucky law is targeting truancy in schools as chronic absenteeism rises among students. House Bill 611 is now in effect, and that law requires the school district to report to the county attorney’s […]
Less than a month until first day of school
Students and teachers will return to the classroom in less than one month in Russell County. The first day of school is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 21 in Russell County. Open houses for elementary schools […]
Russell Springs man arrested on charges stemming from boat accident last weekend
A Russell Springs man has been arrested on multiple charges stemming from a boating accident that occurred on Lake Cumberland last weekend. According to reports, 37-year-old Jason Stanley was arrested last night on charges of […]