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18 local students named to Dean’s List at UK

More than a dozen local students were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Kentucky for the Spring 2023 semester. Local students named to the Dean’s List were: Colton Carnes Evan Hoover Zachary […]

RC Fair begins next weekend

The annual Russell County Jaycees Fair begins one week from today. Fair festivities begin next Friday night with the beef and horse shows. The fair runs from Friday, June 2 through Saturday, June 10. This […]

Closings for Memorial Day

With the Memorial Day Holiday coming up on Monday, there are several closings around the county. Both Jamestown and Russell Springs City Halls will be closed on Monday. The Russell County Courthouse and judicial center […]

Popplewell selected for Rogers Scholars program

Luke Popplewell, a current sophomore at Russell County High School, will join high school students from across Southern and Eastern Kentucky this summer for the 26th annual Rogers Scholars youth leadership program. He is the […]

RCH approves PTO policy change

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors met earlier this week, ultimately approving an update to the hospital’s existing paid time off policy. Under the new guidelines, the hospital will separate out holiday from vacation […]

Commodity distribution location changed next week

The Russell County Commodity Distribution will be held at a new location next week. Commodities will be distributed at Russell Springs First Baptist Church next Thursday instead of the Russell County Fairgrounds. This change is […]

State Park planning to open outdoor pool next week

Lake Cumberland State Resort Park is planning to open its outdoor community pool soon after a near-decade hiatus. Representatives from the park said the pool is planning to reopen to the public next Friday, June […]

Local blood drive happening 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. Donors will be entered to win a $100 gift card sponsored by […]