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Russell County 4-H members earn ribbons at KY State Fair

Friday, September 1 by Zac Oakes

Russell County 4-H members had strong performances at the Kentucky State Fair. Nadia Kacar earned blue ribbons in ag scene photography and horticulture photography. Carter Brown earned a white ribbon in farm implement photography. Bella […]

Local gas prices remain high on heels of holiday weekend

Friday, September 1 by Zac Oakes

On the heels of Labor Day Weekend, local gas prices remain high. In Russell County, the average price of gasoline according to AAA is around $3.50. That falls in the middle of the pack when […]

KSP reportedly investigating child death in Adair County

Friday, September 1 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police is reportedly investigating the death of a child in Adair County. According to the Adair County Community Voice, law enforcement launched an investigation after local EMS responded to a report that CPR […]

Lake Cumberland Children’s Advocacy Center receives $112K grant

Friday, September 1 by Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland Children’s Advocacy Center was chosen as a recipient of the federal Victims of Crime Act, with the local nonprofit receiving more than $112,000. This funding prioritizes services to victims of child abuse, […]

Russell County 4-H members perform well at KY State Fair

Thursday, August 31 by Zac Oakes

Russell County 4-H members performed well at the Kentucky State Fair. Gunnar Coe received a blue ribbon in nature plant photography and a red ribbon in capped honey frame. Treyt Higgenbotham received a white ribbon […]

Community Blood Drive is today

Thursday, August 31 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County community blood drive is today. The drive will be held in the South Kentucky RECC Community Room from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m today. One donor will win a $100 gift card […]

School board to meet in special session today

Thursday, August 31 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session today. The board will meet at noon to discuss upcoming construction projects, including science classroom renovations and the old area technology center. The board […]

LIHEAP Summer program ongoing

Thursday, August 31 by Zac Oakes

The LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program is ongoing. LIHEAP is designed to assist eligible households with electric bills. Applications are now being accepted through Sept. 22 or until funds are depleted. Qualified residents can apply at […]

Lindsey Wilson College expecting record-breaking enrollment

Thursday, August 31 by Zac Oakes

Lindsey Wilson College in neighboring Adair County is expected to set a record for school enrollment this academic year. The school year officially began this week and the college’s president, William Luckey, said he expects […]

Community blood drive is tomorrow

Wednesday, August 30 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County community blood drive is tomorrow. The drive will be held tomorrow in the South Kentucky RECC Community Room from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. One donor will win a $100 gift card […]