Russell County, majority of Lake Cumberland area remain in severe drought

Friday, April 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell County and much of the Lake Cumberland area remain in severe drought, according to the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor. The Russell County Mesonet station has recorded just over an inch-and-a-half of […]

Progress continues on new marching band practice area

Wednesday, April 22 by Zac Oakes

Progress is continuing on the new marching band practice area. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News a look at where things stand on the project. The new practice area is expected to […]

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 […]

Russell County, Lake Cumberland area in moderate drought

Friday, April 10 by Zac Oakes

Last April was among the wettest in recent history, with the Russell County Mesonet Station recording over 8 1/3 inches of rain over the course of the month. This April is a totally different story, […]

Area projects receive state funding

Friday, February 27 by Zac Oakes

A few area projects have received state funding through the Kentucky Product Development Initiative. The Adair County Fiscal Court and Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority are seeking to construct a 40,000-square-foot spec building within the […]

Federal funds will aid multiple area projects

Wednesday, February 4 by Zac Oakes

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell’s office announced that several million dollars in federal funds have been secured for economic development and education projects in the southern Kentucky area. McConnell’s office announced nearly $1.5 million in funding […]

Russell, other area school districts utilizing NTI today

Tuesday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County and other area school districts are utilizing NTI again today. While several roads around the county are clear, many other side roads remain problematic. This will be NTI Day 7 for Russell County. […]

Russell County, other area schools remain closed due to road conditions

Monday, February 2 by Zac Oakes

Russell County and several other area schools remain closed today due to hazardous road conditions. Schools in Russell, Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Wayne, Metcalfe and Pulaski counties are utilizing NTI or Non-Traditional Instruction today due […]

Area school closings

Friday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

Below is a list of closings and cancellations due to the winter storm. Check back regularly as this list will be updated. Russell County Schools – Closed – Wednesday 2-4 – NTI Day 8 Adair […]

Russell County unemployment among lowest in Lake Cumberland area in November

Tuesday, January 20 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s unemployment rate was among the lowest in the Lake Cumberland area for the month of November. The Kentucky Center for Statistics reported a 4.1 percent unemployment rate for Russell County in November. The […]

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Russell County, majority of Lake Cumberland area remain in severe drought

Progress continues on new marching band practice area

Russell County, Lake Cumberland area see notable decrease in unemployment

Russell County, Lake Cumberland area in moderate drought

Area projects receive state funding

Federal funds will aid multiple area projects

Russell, other area school districts utilizing NTI today

Russell County, other area schools remain closed due to road conditions

Area school closings

Russell County unemployment among lowest in Lake Cumberland area in November

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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