Jamestown council approves hazardous duty retirement for police officers

Friday, April 17 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council voted last night to provide hazardous duty retirement for the city’s police officers. The topic was brought up by Mayor Regena Hinton at last night’s meeting, with some information she had […]

Russell County, Lake Cumberland area see notable decrease in unemployment

Friday, April 17 by Zac Oakes

Russell County and the Lake Cumberland area saw a significant decrease in unemployment during the month of January. The Kentucky Center for Statistics reported Russell County’s unemployment rate at 4.3 percent for the month of […]

Turner named next principal at Russell County High School

Friday, April 17 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School has its next principal. Jordan Turner is set to take over as the school’s next principal following the upcoming retirement of principal Shanna Tarter. Turner was selected by the high school’s […]

Last day of school for students pushed back to May 21

Friday, April 17 by Zac Oakes

The last day of school for students in Russell County has been pushed back one day. Students will now finish the school year on Friday, May 22. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said the […]

Russell County now in severe drought

Friday, April 17 by Zac Oakes

Russell County is now classified as being in a severe drought by the U.S. Drought Monitor. The Russell County Mesonet station in the Ono community has reported less than half-an-inch of rain over the last […]

Russell County High School could have new principal soon

Thursday, April 16 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School could have its new principal very soon. The high school’s site-based decision-making council will meet in special session at 3:30 this afternoon. The council is expected to go into executive session […]

Portal remains open to request an absentee ballot for upcoming primary election

Thursday, April 16 by Zac Oakes

The portal to request an absentee ballot for the upcoming primary election remains open. Those who qualify to vote absentee still have time to request a ballot ahead of the primary election. Russell County Clerk […]

Russell County High School NJROTC program selected for Cincinnati Reds Players Give Back program

Thursday, April 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School NJROTC program was selected by the Cincinnati Reds Players Give Back program, allowing the program’s cadets to attend a Reds game for free today. The Russell County Board of Education […]

RCHS Seniors recognized at First National Bank Hall of Fame Banquet

Thursday, April 16 by Zac Oakes

Multiple Russell County High School seniors were recognized at the 41st annual First National Bank Hall of Fame Banquet last night. This year’s honorees were: Abby Fox – FFA Ella Pierce – FCA and Y-Club […]

Murder investigation reportedly underway in Cumberland County

Wednesday, April 15 by Zac Oakes

A murder investigation is underway in neighboring Cumberland County. 52-year-old Heather G. Edens was arrested early Wednesday morning and charged with murder in the death of her husband, 52-year-old James Edens. James Edens was reportedly […]

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Jamestown council approves hazardous duty retirement for police officers

Russell County, Lake Cumberland area see notable decrease in unemployment

Turner named next principal at Russell County High School

Last day of school for students pushed back to May 21

Russell County now in severe drought

Russell County High School could have new principal soon

Portal remains open to request an absentee ballot for upcoming primary election

Russell County High School NJROTC program selected for Cincinnati Reds Players Give Back program

RCHS Seniors recognized at First National Bank Hall of Fame Banquet

Murder investigation reportedly underway in Cumberland County

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Obituaries

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