RC Dance teams perform well in Winchester

Monday, February 6 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County High and Middle School Laker Dance teams competed at “The Dance Association” Finals in Winchester over the weekend. The high school ream brought home the “Outstanding Commitment” Banner in Jazz/Lyrical while the […]

Two arrests made locally Thursday

Saturday, February 4 by Zac Oakes

Two arrests were made locally on Thursday. According to Russell Springs Police, 57-year-old Freda Whittle of Russell Springs was arrested following a traffic stop at Northridge Shopping Center and was charged with possession of marijuana, […]

Nearby Metcalfe County 1 of 14 Counties Awarded Grants to Clean Illegal Dumps

Saturday, February 4 by Sean Hammond

Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky Energy and Environment (EEC) Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Goodman announced on Feb. 2, 2023, approximately $534,000 in grants for the cleanup of 62 illegal dumps in 14 counties across the commonwealth. […]

Lawsuit filed regarding Adair Youth Detention Center conditions

Friday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

Troubling details continue to emerge about the conditions at the Adair Youth Detention Center in neighboring Adair County. A lawsuit filed by two former employees against Kentucky’s Department of Juvenile Justice describe the conditions inside […]

Russell Springs purchases new meter readers with KLC grant

Friday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs recently used grant funds from the Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) to purchase new radio meter readers. These devices allow water and gas employees to drive by meters and read […]

Russell Springs included in state broadband development listening tour

Friday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Office of Broadband Development and the state Education and Labor Cabinet will soon be embarking on a 14-stop listening tour through the state to gather community input on the state’s broadband internet plan. […]

LCADD to receive more than $237,000 from federal grant program

Friday, February 3 by Derek Aaron

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded more than $237,000 to the Lake Cumberland Area Development District in an effort to help develop regional transportation projects this year. The funding comes courtesy of the Department […]

LC Tourist Commission to accept ARPA check in presentation later this month

Friday, February 3 by Derek Aaron

The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission will be accepting a check later this month for the more than $104,000 received in American Rescue Plan Act funding when Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman visits neighboring Pulaski County, according […]

Local gas prices take small dip from last week

Friday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

While many remain concerned about the price of gas, data shows that local gas prices have taken a small dip from last week. Last week, we reported that local gas prices in Russell County averaged […]

Part II of 30-day legislative session begins Tuesday

Friday, February 3 by Derek Aaron

Part two of Kentucky’s “short” 30-day session is set to convene this coming Tuesday, February 7th. Lawmakers have until February 21 to introduce new bills in the Senate and until February 22 to introduce new […]

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RC Dance teams perform well in Winchester

Two arrests made locally Thursday

Nearby Metcalfe County 1 of 14 Counties Awarded Grants to Clean Illegal Dumps

Lawsuit filed regarding Adair Youth Detention Center conditions

Russell Springs purchases new meter readers with KLC grant

Russell Springs included in state broadband development listening tour

LCADD to receive more than $237,000 from federal grant program

LC Tourist Commission to accept ARPA check in presentation later this month

Local gas prices take small dip from last week

Part II of 30-day legislative session begins Tuesday

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown