Cumberland, Clinton county officials discuss flood conditions

Monday, June 29 by Zac Oakes

Heavy rainfall in neighboring Cumberland and Clinton counties caused significant flooding issues. A local state of emergency was declared in Cumberland and Clinton counties, as well as the cities of Burkesville and Albany. At least […]

Drought Conditions Persist Across the Area

Monday, June 8 by Sean Hammond

Local drought conditions have seen little improvement, according to the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor. A small portion of Russell county has now moved back into the moderate drought category. However, the vast […]

Oakes talks impact of drought conditions for local farmers

Tuesday, May 19 by Zac Oakes

Drought conditions persist in Russell County and across the Lake Cumberland area. The U.S. Drought Monitor lists about half of Russell County in the extreme drought zone with the remainder in the severe drought zone. […]

Drought conditions persist in area

Friday, May 8 by Zac Oakes

Russell County saw some much-needed rain this week, but drought conditions persist in the area. The Russell County Mesonet Station recorded just over an inch-and-a-half of rain this week. However, the U.S. Drought monitor still […]

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 […]

School officials still examining road, weather conditions; no decision yet on school for Monday

Friday, January 30 by Zac Oakes

School officials are still examining road and weather conditions, as no decision has been made on whether students will return to school on Monday. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said a decision likely won’t […]

Rain expected today, but likely won’t have much impact on dry conditions

Tuesday, October 7 by Zac Oakes

Rain is in the forecast today, but it’s not expected to make much of a dent in the dry conditions across Russell County. The latest update from the U.S. Drought Monitor lists Russell County and […]

Drought conditions remain in Russell and surrounding counties

Thursday, September 18 by Zac Oakes

Drought conditions remain in Russell and surrounding counties. According to the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor, the northern half of Russell County is considered to be in moderate drought, while the southern half […]

More than 40 dogs saved from ‘deplorable conditions’ in Casey County

Tuesday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

More than 40 dogs were rescued from what is being described as deplorable conditions in neighboring Casey County. The nonprofit Animal Rescue Corps was called in for what is being referred to as Operation Frozen […]

Lawsuit filed regarding Adair Youth Detention Center conditions

Friday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

Troubling details continue to emerge about the conditions at the Adair Youth Detention Center in neighboring Adair County. A lawsuit filed by two former employees against Kentucky’s Department of Juvenile Justice describe the conditions inside […]

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Cumberland, Clinton county officials discuss flood conditions

Drought Conditions Persist Across the Area

Oakes talks impact of drought conditions for local farmers

Drought conditions persist in area

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

School officials still examining road, weather conditions; no decision yet on school for Monday

Rain expected today, but likely won’t have much impact on dry conditions

Drought conditions remain in Russell and surrounding counties

More than 40 dogs saved from ‘deplorable conditions’ in Casey County

Lawsuit filed regarding Adair Youth Detention Center conditions

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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