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Most of Clinton County has had water restored

Wednesday, January 31 by Zac Oakes

Reports out of Clinton County are that most of the county has had water restored. Extreme cold temperatures earlier this month caused several water line breaks that left many of the residents without water for […]

Local auctioneer wins state championship, local company receives 3 state awards

Tuesday, January 30 by Zac Oakes

A local auctioneer won a state championship over this weekend. Russell County native Alex Popplewell competed with auctioneers across the state at the 2024 Kentucky Auctioneer’s Association annual convention this past weekend in Lexington, coming […]

RCHS Academic Team finishes 2nd in district competition

Tuesday, January 30 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Academic Team finished 2nd in district competition last week. The Russell County Quick Recall Team placed 2nd and will advance to regional competition. Several team members had strong individual finishes […]

RCMS Cheerleaders win conference championship

Tuesday, January 30 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Cheer team brought home a conference championship over the weekend. The middle school team took home the Central Kentucky Middle School Athletic Conference Large Division championship in a competition at […]

SKRECC announces new CEO

Tuesday, January 30 by Zac Oakes

South Kentucky RECC has a new CEO. Kevin Newton has been named the new executive of the local electric cooperative. Newton has been with South Kentucky RECC for nearly 30 years, serving in a variety […]

Somerset man accused of falsely reporting stabbing incident

Tuesday, January 30 by Zac Oakes

A Somerset man was arrested after falsely reporting a stabbing incident according to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon at around 4 p.m. when deputies were called to Lake Cumberland Regional […]

Ackerman named new Clinton County Schools Superintendent

Monday, January 29 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Middle School Principal Wayne Ackerman has accepted a new position. Ackerman will take over as the Superintendent of Clinton County Schools. Ackerman has previously served as principal at two schools in Russell County, […]

Details released about fatal Casey County fire

Monday, January 29 by Zac Oakes

Details have been released about a fatal house fire in Casey County Thursday evening. According to Kentucky State Police, two adults identified as 29-year-old Ariel Gordon of Lebanon and 39-year-old Thomas Moss of Summersville passed […]

Lawsuit filed against Adair Youth Detention Center

Monday, January 29 by Zac Oakes

Two females who were housed at the Adair County Youth Detention Center in 2022 have filed a lawsuit in federal court against the facility. Also named in the lawsuit are the Kentucky Department of Juvenile […]

Two Russell County road projects listed in state highway plan

Monday, January 29 by Zac Oakes

Two Russell County road projects are included in Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s recommended highway plan. The two Russell County projects include a bridge project on Highway 379 at Crocus Creek along with a parkway project, […]