Thoughts of An Aging Dad on Fatherhood and Society Today
By TOMMY DRUEN Aging is an inevitable reality that we all must face, and at 45 years old, it becomes more difficult to deny the signs. While my mind may still cling to middle school […]
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Federal, state agencies called in due to gas issue at local station
Federal and state agencies have been in Russell Springs working on a gas issue at Jax’s in Russell Springs. The presence of state vehicles at the local gas station began to raise some questions, and […]
School board approves funds for RCHS Bass Fishing Nationals trip
The Russell County Board of Education approved a funding request at last week’s board meeting from the Russell County High School Bass Fishing team for its upcoming national competition. Superintendent Michael Ford said the school […]
Fiscal court to meet in special session today
The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet in special session today. The court will discuss the magisterial redistricting plan, a position for grant/writing and communications, as well as an animal grant, and fund transfers. The […]
NWS Louisville releases more details about Casey County tornado
The National Weather Service in Louisville has released more details about the tornado that touched down in neighboring Casey County over the weekend. According to officials, the tornado was categorized as an EF-1 with wind […]
Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges
A Russell Springs man was arrested on multiple drug charges earlier this week. According to jail records, 43-year-old Herbie Harris was arrested Monday and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, and possession of […]
Two charged after car drives into Monticello Elementary School
Two people were arrested in neighboring Wayne County after a car reportedly drove into Monticello Elementary School. According to reports from law enforcement in Wayne County, a woman called dispatch just after 5 p.m. Sunday […]
Holiday brings several closings
The 4th of July holiday brings several closings. City Halls in Russell Springs and Jamestown will be closed today, along the Russell County Courthouse and the Russell County Judicial Center. Local post offices will also […]
Knight receives STAK Lifetime Achievement Award
Retired Russell County Schools bus driver Murrell Knight was recognized at a recent meeting of the Russell County Board of Education for receiving the Student Transportation Association of Kentucky’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Knight drove a […]
RCHS Educators Rising fare well at national competition
The Russell County High School Educators Rising had a strong showing at the national competition in Florida over the weekend. Anna Gosser and Emma Wilson placed third in the Ethical Dilemma competition. Gosser also placed […]