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Russell County Schools earn green rating in new state report

Wednesday, November 1 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools have earned a green rating in the latest report card data from the state level. The green rating is the second-best rating a school can receive under the state’s accountability system, with […]

Early voting begins tomorrow at South Kentucky RECC Community Room

Wednesday, November 1 by Zac Oakes

Early voting begins in Russell County tomorrow. Voters will be able to cast their ballots for the November General Election at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room tomorrow and Friday from 8-5 and on Saturday […]

More than a quarter of Russell County adults smoke

Wednesday, November 1 by Zac Oakes

A new report released this week shows that more than a quarter of Russell County adults smoke. According to the data, 26 percent of Russell County adults smoke, and neighboring counties fall into a similar […]

Tennessee man (formerly of Adair County) indicted on rape charge involving minor

Wednesday, November 1 by Zac Oakes

A Tennessee man, who previously lived in Adair County, has been indicted on charges that he allegedly raped an underage female. Columbia Police served an indictment warrant on 27-year-old Jonathan Tyler Berryman, who was already […]

Kynect enrollment opens today for 2024 health, dental insurance plans

Wednesday, November 1 by Zac Oakes

The state’s online portal for health and dental insurance opens today. Open enrollment through Kynect is available beginning today through Jan. 16, 2024. Kentuckians who sign up on or before Dec. 15, 2023, will have a […]

Russell Springs, Jamestown to host Trick-or-Treat events tonight

Tuesday, October 31 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs and Jamestown will be hosting Trick-or-Treat events tonight. Russell Springs will be hosting its event on Main Street from 5-7 p.m. Jamestown will be hosting its event on Monument Square from 5-7 as […]

Today is last day for absentee in-person voting

Tuesday, October 31 by Zac Oakes

Any registered voter with a qualified excuse to vote absentee who wishes to vote in-person can do so today at the county clerk’s office. Today is the last day for voters to utilize the absentee […]

Today is last day to receive property tax discount

Tuesday, October 31 by Zac Oakes

Today is the last day to receive a discount on county property taxes. Those who pay their property taxes today will receive the two-percent discount. Taxes can be paid at the Russell County Sheriff’s Office […]

Jamestown woman arrested on burglary, assault charges

Tuesday, October 31 by Zac Oakes

A Jamestown woman was arrested by Jamestown Police yesterday on burglary and assault charges. According to reports, 47-year-old Rebecca J. Lawson was arrested and charged with burglary second degree, assault fourth degree, criminal mischief third […]

Halloween Havoc event has great turnout at Lake Cumberland Dragway

Tuesday, October 31 by Zac Oakes

The Halloween Havoc event at the Lake Cumberland Dragway had a great turnout over the weekend. Rain hampered the first evening with races being postponed, but event organizers say attendance was roughly 3,000 people. Tourism […]