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Chamber announces award winners at annual banquet

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet Thursday night with a large crowd on hand at the Russell County Auditorium. Multiple awards and recognitions were announced at the banquet. Dr. Rick Miles […]

Beshear announces funding for Violence Against Women Act

FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 13, 2021) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet announced that applications for grant funding under the federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Services, Training, Officers, […]

Charles Booker announces U.S. Senate bid

Charles Booker has officially announced his candidacy for the United States Senate. Booker, who lives in Louisville and has previously served as a State Representative, plans to challenge incumbent U.S. Senator Rand Paul for his […]

Beshear announces Return to Work incentive

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced a Return to Work initiative that will provide a one-time $1,500 payment to the first 15,000 unemployed claimants who return to work and their employment verification is verified. The money is […]

Lindsey Wilson College announces plans for graduation

One year after the COVID-19 pandemic altered the life of people around the world, Lindsey Wilson College announced a plan for spring 2021 commencement that will move the college one step closer to normal operations: […]

RCPL announces launch of Achieve Network

The Russell County Public Library announces the launch of The Achieve Network – a hotspot and laptop lending program for individuals seeking to achieve employment, education, and personal goals in the comfort and convenience of […]

Sheriff Polston announces intent to seek re-election

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston says he will be seeking another term in office. Polston, midway through his first four-year term as Russell County Sheriff, announced on Facebook that he plans to seek re-election to […]