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Community blood drive is today

The Russell County Community Blood Drive is taking place today from 11:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment, visit kybloodcenter.org. […]

Adair County approves half-percent payroll tax

The Adair County Fiscal Court approved a half-percent payroll tax at a meeting earlier this week. The issue of a payroll tax has been a contentious issue in the neighboring county for a while now. […]

Nineteen indicted by grand jury

A Russell County grand jury indicted 19 individuals yesterday. Those indicted included the following: Ashely Ware, 34, of Russell Springs and Christopher Brown, age 37, of Russell Springs, charged with assault fourth degree. Kayla Oakes, […]

School board to hold special-called meeting tomorrow

The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session tomorrow. The board is expected to discuss the athletic facilities upgrade which revolves around a scoreboard at the football field, as well as approve […]

First day of school just 3 weeks away

The first day of school in Russell County is rapidly approaching. Students will return from summer break in just three weeks with the first day of school scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 16. Open houses for […]