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Foster receives U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Award

Russell County’s Mackenzie Foster was recently named a 2024 Recovery Champion by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Foster works as an Environmental Education and Outreach Specialist at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery. She received […]

LWC to award nearly 900 degrees this weekend

COLUMBIA, KY. (04/29/2025) The last group of students will receive a Lindsey Wilson College degree this weekend, and it will be a record number. Lindsey Wilson College will award a total of 890 undergraduate, graduate […]

Cundiff receives Russell County Hospital DAISY Award

Russell County Hospital nurse Nichole Cundiff is the newest recipient of the DAISY Award at the hospital. The DAISY Award is a recognition program to celebrate and recognize nurses by collecting nominations from patients, families, […]

Higginbotham receives Russell Springs Anchor Award

Brenda Higginbotham was the recipient of the Russell Springs Anchor Award at this month’s city council meeting. Mayor Eddie Thomas said the award is similar to the Kentucky Colonel recognition. Anchor recipients are recognized for […]

Burton receives KY Public Library award

Russell County’s Kristina Burton received a statewide library award today. Burton received the Outstanding Service for Young Adults Award. The award is presented annually by the Kentucky Public Library Association. The award is presented to […]

RCH wins workplace safety award for third consecutive year

Russell County Hospital received an award recently for workplace safety for the third consecutive year. The hospital received a 2024 Destiny Award from Kentucky Employers Mutual Insurance, an organization that provides workers compensation for businesses […]

Smith receives EKU Aviation Distinguished Graduate Award

Russell County native Braxton Smith recently received the Eastern Kentucky University School of Aviation Distinguished Graduate Award for Fall 2024. Smith, who graduated from Russell County High School in 2022, is set to graduate in […]