Area troopers recognized at annual ceremony
Two troopers from Kentucky State Police Post 15 were recognized at the annual Sworn Awards Ceremony. Trooper Trey Binder was named the 2024 Post 15 Trooper of the Year. He is a 3-year veteran of […]
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Russell County’s unemployment rate among lowest in area
Russell County’s unemployment rate for the month of August was among the lowest in the Lake Cumberland Area. According to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, Russell County’s unemployment rate during the month of August was […]
School board takes next steps on band practice area project
The Russell County School Board took the next steps on the band practice area project last night, accepting a bid from Branscum Construction to manage the project. Branscum Construction was the only company to bid […]
Mayor Thomas says Eli, Salem area water project nearing completion
Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas told the city council during last night’s meeting that the water project for the Salem and Eli areas is nearing completion. Work has been ongoing on the project for several […]
School board moving forward with construction of new practice area for marching band
In front of a standing-room only crowd last night filled with members of the Russell County Laker Band, parents, alumni and supporters, the Russell County Board of Education approved plans to move forward with a […]
Russell County unemployment among lowest in area last month
Russell County’s unemployment rate was among the lowest in the Lake Cumberland area during the month of July. According to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, Russell County’s unemployment rate came in at 5 percent last […]
Portions of Lake Cumberland area labeled as “abnormally dry”
Portions of the Lake Cumberland area are labeled as abnormally dry by the U.S. Drought Monitor. The northern half of Russell County is labeled as abnormally dry, as is all of Casey County, the eastern […]
Mayor discusses water issues in Eli/Salem area
Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas addressed some concerns about water pressure in the Eli and Salem communities at the most recent city council meeting. Thomas said ongoing work on the water system in the area […]
KSP to conduct traffic safety checkpoints in Post 15 area
Kentucky State Police Post 15 will again be conducting traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area. This includes Russell County, along with Adair, Casey, Clinton and Cumberland counties, among others. Kentucky State Police say […]
KSP Conducting Traffic Checkpoints in the Area
Kentucky State Police Post 15 will again be conducting traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area. This includes Russell County, along with Adair, Casey, Clinton and Cumberland counties, among others. Kentucky State Police say […]