Beshear announces additional road funds for Russell County

Friday, October 6 by Zac Oakes

Russell County will be receiving additional road funds, according to Governor Andy Beshear. Beshear announced funding for several road projects yesterday, which includes around $94,000 for Russell County. The funds will be used to resurface […]

Local gas prices down from last month

Friday, October 6 by Zac Oakes

Local gas prices have seen a notable decline over the last month. In early September, gas prices in the area were hovering around $3.50/gallon. According to AAA, the average price of gas in Russell County […]

New York, Ohio, and Georgia are popular states for people looking to move to Russell County

Friday, October 6 by Zac Oakes

A report shows people across the country are looking for homes in Russell County. According to the data, which was compiled by using cross-market demand data from a popular real estate website (realtor.com), people from […]

Crab Orchard woman arrested on drug, DUI charges

Friday, October 6 by Zac Oakes

A Crab Orchard woman was arrested locally by Kentucky State Police yesterday. According to reports, 52-year-old Linda Smith was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance, possession […]

Adair, Pulaski counties selected for funding for electric vehicle charging stations

Friday, October 6 by Zac Oakes

The state announced yesterday the first round of awards for developers to design, build, operate and maintain a statewide network of EV charging stations. Two of those will be in neighboring counties. One will be […]

Star Theater featured in KY Tourism’s top historic theaters

Thursday, October 5 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Tourism recently put out a list of the 12 most fascinating historic theaters in Kentucky and one of the featured theaters was the Star Theater in Russell Springs. The list notes the theater’s history […]

Russell County considered abnormally dry by drought monitor

Thursday, October 5 by Zac Oakes

Russell County is considered to be abnormally dry by the U.S. Drought Monitor. Much of south central Kentucky is in the abnormally dry category while counties further to the north fall into the moderate drought […]

Serenity Counseling Services among funding recipients from opioid settlements

Thursday, October 5 by Zac Oakes

Serenity Counseling Services was one of several organizations to receive state funds from the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office this week. The funds come from the state’s Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission, as $13.9 million in funding […]

Commodities to be distributed today

Thursday, October 5 by Zac Oakes

Commodities will be distributed today at the Russell County Fairgrounds. Distribution begins at 10:30 this morning until all commodities are given away. Those receiving commodities are asked to enter through the main entrance to the […]

Beshear announces more than $9 million in funds for Adair, Clinton counties

Thursday, October 5 by Zac Oakes

Governor Andy Beshear was in Columbia this week, announcing funds for neighboring Adair and Clinton counties. Beshear announced $9.5 million in funds for Adair County. That includes over $625,000 for natural gas lines for local […]

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Beshear announces additional road funds for Russell County

Local gas prices down from last month

New York, Ohio, and Georgia are popular states for people looking to move to Russell County

Crab Orchard woman arrested on drug, DUI charges

Adair, Pulaski counties selected for funding for electric vehicle charging stations

Star Theater featured in KY Tourism’s top historic theaters

Russell County considered abnormally dry by drought monitor

Serenity Counseling Services among funding recipients from opioid settlements

Commodities to be distributed today

Beshear announces more than $9 million in funds for Adair, Clinton counties

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Obituaries

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