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Comparing 2024 local crime statistics to 2023

Wrapping up our series examining the data from the annual Crime in Kentucky Report, we’re examining how local crime statistics compared from 2023 to 2024. In 2024, there were 3 reported cruelty to animals cases, […]

2023 among warmest years on record in Russell County

2023 ended up being one of the warmest years on record in Russell County. According to data from the National Centers for Environmental Information, the average temperature in 2023 in Russell County was 58.5 degrees. […]

Poynter selected for Leadership Kentucky 2023 Class

Russell County resident Aaron Poynter was recently selected for the 2023 Leadership Kentucky class. This year’s class includes 52 participants from across the state representing a variety of public and private sectors. The class travels […]

SCC announces Spring 2023 President’s List

Somerset Community College has announced their President’s List for the Spring 2023 semester. Those from Russell County on the list include: Matthew Carpenter Lukus Chaney John Conner Lacey Day Jonathon Garrison Andrew Gray Haley Hatfield […]

SCC names Dean’s List for Spring 2023 semester

Somerset Community College has announced their Dean’s List for the Spring 2023 semester. Those from Russell County on the list include: Nicholas Aaron Lauren Adkins Nathalie Andraca Emma Asman Seth Bennett Trenton Bennett Chase Burton […]

Leadership Russell County graduates 2023 class

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 […]