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Local educators selected for CU award

Three Russell County teachers were selected to represent Russell County for the Campbellsville University Excellence in Teaching Awards. Melinda Wright, Lindsey Gibson, and Carol Ackerman were chosen for the award. The local educators will be […]

Trooper Zach Scott honored with Legendary Partner award

The Children’s Advocacy Centers of Kentucky held their 2022 Legendary Partner event earlier this week where Kentucky State Trooper Zach Scott was presented with a Legendary Partner award by Governor Andy Beshear. Trooper Scott was […]

SKRECC to award a dozen senior scholarships

South Kentucky RECC will be awarding up to 12, $1,000 scholarships to seniors from Russell, Adair, Casey, Clinton, Wayne, Pulaski, and Lincoln County high schools as well as McCreary Central, Somerset, Somerset Christian, Southwestern, and […]

Deputy Meyer receives Governor’s Award

Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Corey Meyer recently received the 2021 Governor’s Award for Occupant Protection Enforcement. The award is given to officers who are vigilant in areas of child safety seat violations and seat belt […]

South KY RECC to award scholarships to select seniors

South Kentucky RECC will be awarding up to 12, $1,000 scholarships to seniors from Russell, Adair, Casey, Clinton, Pulaski, Lincoln, McCreary Central, Somerset, Somerset Christian, Southwestern, and Wayne County High Schools, as well as one […]

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 […]

Dunbar wins Jailer of the Year award

Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar was named 2021 Jailer of the Year by the Kentucky Jailers Association Wednesday night. Dunbar was presented the award at a ceremony attended by family and friends. This makes the […]

Local resort receives TripAdvisor travel award

LakePointe Resort off Highway 1383 in the Eli community was recently awarded as a recipient of the 2021 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards. The awards are given annually for lodging and hospitality businesses that are known […]