Local business leaders hear about proposed roundabout project on 127

Wednesday, January 21 by Zac Oakes

Roundabouts were the topic of discussion at yesterday’s Russell County Chamber of Commerce meeting. Local business leaders heard from Jeff Dick with the Kentucky District 8 Transportation Office. In 2025, there were 57 traffic accidents […]

One person taken to hospital following collision on 127 overpass Saturday night

Monday, January 12 by Zac Oakes

One person was taken to the hospital following a three-vehicle collision at the 127 overpass just before 11:30 Saturday night. Russell Springs Police said the initial collision occurred between a 2011 Chevy Colorado operated by […]

Transportation officials discuss 127 plans

Thursday, October 30 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday on local news, we reported on the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s plan to construct multiple roundabouts on a stretch of Highway 127 from the Maple Street intersection near Arby’s to the Jamestown Bypass. Jeff Dick, […]

Transportation cabinet examining implementation of roundabouts on Highway 127

Wednesday, October 29 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is examining how to improve traffic flow and safety along Highway 127. One way the cabinet is looking at improving traffic flow and safety is through constructing roundabouts on a four-mile […]

Public meeting on Highway 127 improvements is tonight

Tuesday, October 28 by Zac Oakes

A public meeting regarding proposed intersection safety improvements along Highway 127 in Russell County will take place tonight from 5-7 p.m. at the Russell County ANC. The proposed project includes roundabouts and other improvements at […]

127 across Wolf Creek Dam to be closed tomorrow

Thursday, October 23 by Zac Oakes

Both lanes on U.S. 127 across Wolf Creek Dam will be closed tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The road closure is due to the ongoing rehabilitation of the spillway gates at Wolf Creek […]

Public meeting for 127 reconstruction project scheduled for later this month

Thursday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

A public meeting regarding proposed intersection safety improvements along Highway 127 in Russell County is scheduled to take place later this month. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 28 from 5-7 p.m. at […]

About 65 percent of 127 project is complete

Thursday, September 18 by Zac Oakes

About 65 percent of the Highway 127 project between Russell County and Clinton County has been completed. Amber Hale with the District 8 Transportation Cabinet Office was on Community Conversation on WJRS yesterday and provided […]

127 Yard Sale continues today

Friday, August 8 by Zac Oakes

The 38th annual 127 Yard Sale continues today. The 690-mile yard sale runs through Sunday and brings thousands of visitors to Russell County each year. The yard sale stretches from Michigan to Alabama, with Russell […]

127 Yard Sale officially gets underway today

Thursday, August 7 by Zac Oakes

The annual 127 Yard Sale officially gets underway today. The 690-mile yard sale runs through Sunday and is expected to bring thousands of visitors to Russell County. The yard sale stretches from Michigan to Alabama, […]

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Local business leaders hear about proposed roundabout project on 127

One person taken to hospital following collision on 127 overpass Saturday night

Transportation officials discuss 127 plans

Transportation cabinet examining implementation of roundabouts on Highway 127

Public meeting on Highway 127 improvements is tonight

127 across Wolf Creek Dam to be closed tomorrow

Public meeting for 127 reconstruction project scheduled for later this month

About 65 percent of 127 project is complete

127 Yard Sale continues today

127 Yard Sale officially gets underway today

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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