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Local teachers receive Campbellsville University awards

Three Russell County teachers received awards from Campbellsville University. Campbellsville annually presents Excellence in Teaching Awards, and this year, three local teachers were recognized. Allison Coffey from Russell Springs Elementary, Rhonda Kimbler from Russell County […]

Shooting reported at Columbia restaurant

According to a report by the Adair County Community Voice, one employee at Anderson’s Pizzeria in Columbia was shot Tuesday night after trying to help break up an altercation. He was taken to the hospital […]

Latest numbers show voter registration remains steady

Secretary of State Michael Adams recently announced that voter registration remains steady as the May 16 primary election approaches. In March, 6,407 new voters registered while 4,798 were removed – 3,608 deceased voters, 539 voters […]

Tourist commission meets today at 12:30 p.m.

The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission’s board of directors will meet today at 12:30 p.m. for their regular monthly meeting. The meeting will be held at the tourism office’s board room. The tourism office is located […]

Ford expects school board to pick up extra SRO costs

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said he expects the school district to pick up the remaining costs involved with having a school resource officer at each school after the COPS grant expires in June. […]

State, county flags at half staff in honor of Baker

In an executive order Monday afternoon, Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum ordered all state and county flags to be flown at half staff, beginning today and running through sunset on Thursday, April 20th. The order […]

Adair woman charged with harboring vicious animals

An Adair County woman has been arrested and charged with harboring vicious animals. According to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, 46-year-old Christie Ferguson was charged with harboring vicious animals and wanton endangerment. The investigation stemmed […]