Fire departments called out to basement fire Thursday evening

Monday, January 29 by Zac Oakes

Fire crews were called out Thursday evening to a fire in a basement on Emerson Drive Thursday evening. According to the Russell Springs Fire Department, crews were called out at around 4:45 Thursday evening to […]

Four dead following house fire in Casey County

Friday, January 26 by Zac Oakes

Four people died as a result of a house fire in Casey County yesterday evening. According to officials close to the situation, the home was close to the intersection of Highways 70 and 837, near […]

Russell County sees slight increase in unemployment

Friday, January 26 by Zac Oakes

New data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics shows Russell County saw an increase in unemployment last month to close out 2023. Russell County’s unemployment rate was 5 percent last month, which was up just […]

RCPL to host grand opening for new Science In Play 2 Go Exhibit

Friday, January 26 by Zac Oakes

The Science In Play 2 Go exhibit at the Russell County Public Library is hosting its grand opening this weekend. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield spoke more about the grand opening for the new exhibit. To […]

Former Somerset Police Captain pleads guilty to theft, misconduct charges

Friday, January 26 by Zac Oakes

A former Somerset Police Captain entered a guilty plea last week on 22 charges, which include theft and misconduct. According to the Commonwealth Journal in Somerset, former Somerset Police Captain Michael Correll pleaded guilty to […]

16 local students named to President’s List at WKU

Thursday, January 25 by Zac Oakes

16 local students were named to the President’s List at Western Kentucky University for the Fall 2023 semester. Those local students named to the President’s List were: Abby Loy Samuel Leveridge Emily Antle Rachel Webb […]

School board approves 24-25 calendar

Thursday, January 25 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved next year’s school calendar at its board meeting this week. Looking ahead to next school year, the first day of school for students will be Wednesday, August 21. […]

Community Blood Drive is today

Thursday, January 25 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Community Blood Drive will take place today at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room. The blood drive will be from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. One donor will win a $100 gift […]

Progress reportedly being made on Clinton County water issue

Thursday, January 25 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday on local news, we brought you a story about some ongoing water issues in neighboring Clinton County. While many residents are still facing problems, it is reported that progress is being made on the […]

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Fire departments called out to basement fire Thursday evening

Four dead following house fire in Casey County

Russell County sees slight increase in unemployment

RCPL to host grand opening for new Science In Play 2 Go Exhibit

Former Somerset Police Captain pleads guilty to theft, misconduct charges

School board approves 24-25 calendar

Community Blood Drive is today

Progress reportedly being made on Clinton County water issue

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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