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Solar Eclipse is today

Today will be the long-awaited solar eclipse. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the earth and the sun, with today’s being particularly unique because it will be a total eclipse for many. […]

Online portal to request absentee ballot now open

The state’s online portal to request an absentee ballot for the upcoming May primary election is now open. The portal can be accessed by visiting govote.ky.gov but those eligible to vote absentee can do so […]

Fiscal court to meet this morning

The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting this morning. The court will meet at 10 a.m. in the courtroom of the old Russell County Courthouse. The court is expected to discuss […]

Russell Springs woman arrested on drug charges

A Russell Springs woman was arrested Friday on drug charges. According to reports, 36-year-old Allison N. Prather was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and other charges. […]

10th annual Kevin’s Kids Concert coming up

The 10th annual “Kevin Williams Hometown Concert” to raise money for children in Russell County looks to be the biggest ever.   Russell County native, Kevin Williams, celebrates his 31st year as guitarist and band […]

Jacobson named to state children’s advocacy board

The Director of the Lake Cumberland Children’s Advocacy Center in Jamestown has been named to the state children’s advocacy board. Kristin Jacobson, a native of Adair County, serves as the Director of the Lake Cumberland […]