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Restaurant and Retail Inspections Report

Friday, May 5 by Derek Aaron

The following is the latest retail and restaurant inspections report from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. These inspections took place on May 1st. Save A Lot: Retail 99%, exterior door for stock room not […]

Man arrested after driving through school security gate in Wayne Co.

Friday, May 5 by Derek Aaron

A man in neighboring Wayne County is facing serious charges after police say he drove his car through a security gate at an elementary school earlier this week, according to multiple media reports. The incident […]

Russell County gas prices in the middle of the pack regionally

Friday, May 5 by Derek Aaron

Russell County gas prices, on average, are currently running in the middle of the pack with regard to neighboring counties’ prices, according to data from AAA. The company’s gas price tracker has the average price […]

Catch a Rainbow Fishing Derby coming up next month

Friday, May 5 by Derek Aaron

The Catch a Rainbow Fishing Derby at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery returns next month. The popular children’s fishing derby is back on Saturday, June 3rd for its 35th edition. The derby made a return […]

Russell, others hope to be added to federal disaster declaration

Thursday, May 4 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky Emergency Management has requested that 10 more counties, including Russell and several neighboring counties, be added to the major disaster declaration issued last month, due to severe storms and straight-line winds back in early […]

Leadership Russell County graduates 2023 class

Thursday, May 4 by Derek Aaron

The 2023 class of Leadership Russell County, sponsored annually by the Russell County Chamber of Commerce, recently completed their 8-month program with a trip to Lake Cumberland to discuss the local tourism industry. Program graduates […]

Lake Cumberland in the running for KY Living’s ‘Best Water Tourism Spot’ in state

Thursday, May 4 by Derek Aaron

Voting in Kentucky Living’s 14th annual Best in Kentucky awards began this week with Lake Cumberland in the running for “Best Water Tourism Spot”. Lake Cumberland is facing off against Green River Lake State Park […]

Secretary of State Adams projects 15 percent voter turnout for May primary

Thursday, May 4 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams is projecting a somewhat low voter turnout for the upcoming May primary. Adams said in a recent interview that he projects voter turnout to be around 15 percent for […]

FNB hosts 38th annual Hall of Fame banquet

Thursday, May 4 by Derek Aaron

First National Bank recently hosted their 38th annual Hall of Fame Banquet at the Russell County Schools ANC. High school senior recipients were selected by their club sponsor for their dedication and contribution made to […]

Liberty receives over $200K to build new park

Thursday, May 4 by Derek Aaron

The city of Liberty in neighboring Casey County has received $210,566 for construction of a new 8-acre park. The park construction is one of 37 projects around the state that will enhance accessibility and upgrade […]