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Local graduate headed to Space Force

A recent graduate of Russell County High School is joining the Space Force. Triston Parsley graduated from Russell County High School last May and joined the Space Force last month. The U.S. Space Force was […]

Vehicle drives through Five Star gas station

First responders were called out to Five Star gas station at around 9:40 last night after a vehicle drove into the gas station. No injuries were reported from the incident. Officers from the Russell Springs […]

Russell Springs man arrested by KSP on drug charges

A Russell Springs man was arrested by Kentucky State Police on drug charges yesterday afternoon. According to reports, 33-year-old Justin Emerson was arrested by Kentucky State Police and charged with possession of methamphetamine – third […]

Why Reading Is Important

By TOMMY DRUEN Kids can be mean, especially towards each other. This statement isn’t groundbreaking; we all acknowledge its truth. Most of us have encountered it in one form or another. I’m not justifying this […]

Wayne County man charged with attempted murder

A Wayne County man is charged with attempted murder after police say he fired a weapon three times at a woman and attempted to run her over with his vehicle. Monticello Police arrested 32-year-old Angel […]

Two RCHS students receive Heisman High School Scholarships

Two Russell County High School students are recipients of the Heisman High School Scholarship. Xavier Betts-Jimenez and Amy McGowan are recipients of this year’s award. The Heisman® High School Scholarship was created in 1994 through […]