School board approves moving forward with new bus garage, football fieldhouse

Tuesday, February 27 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education met yesterday, giving approval to continue moving forward with two new construction projects: the demolition of the old bus garage and construction of a new garage, as well as […]

Bridge company provides update on work between Russell, Clinton counties

Tuesday, February 27 by Zac Oakes

Haydon Bridge Company, a subcontractor working on the US 127 project between Russell County and Clinton County, recently released an update on work on the project. The company said the substructure for the Rock Lick […]

Suspect in CU murder makes first court appearance

Tuesday, February 27 by Zac Oakes

The man accused of murdering a Campbellsville University student in his dorm room over the weekend made his first court appearance yesterday. 21-year-old Charles “Zeke” Escalera made his first appearance in Taylor District Court yesterday, […]

Date set for annual Catch a Rainbow Kids Fishing Derby

Tuesday, February 27 by Zac Oakes

Organizers have set the date for the annual Catch a Rainbow Kids Fishing Derby. The 36th annual Catch a Rainbow Event is scheduled for June 1. The free event is held each year at Wolf […]

Russell County man indicted by federal grand jury for illegal possession of firearm

Monday, February 26 by Zac Oakes

A federal grand jury indicted a Russell County man on a charge of illegally possessing a firearm. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Kentucky announced a federal indictment against 29-year-old Damien N. […]

Campbellsville University student charged with murder in death of fellow student

Monday, February 26 by Zac Oakes

A Campbellsville University student was arrested and charged with murder in the death of another student at Campbellsville University. Officers with the Campbellsville Police Department arrested 21-year-old Charles “Zeke” Escalera Saturday evening and charged him […]

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School board approves moving forward with new bus garage, football fieldhouse

Bridge company provides update on work between Russell, Clinton counties

Suspect in CU murder makes first court appearance

Date set for annual Catch a Rainbow Kids Fishing Derby

Russell County man indicted by federal grand jury for illegal possession of firearm

Campbellsville University student charged with murder in death of fellow student

Bill to end Daylight Saving Time in Kentucky introduced

New RCHS Robotics team competes in first competition

School board to meet this evening

Russell County opioid dispensing rates among lowest in area

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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