Russell County included in broadband expansion

Tuesday, November 14 by Zac Oakes

Russell County is one of 15 counties to be selected for a broadband expansion project using federal and state funds. The announcement came yesterday in Somerset at the Center for Rural Development. The Center is […]

County approves purchase of van for coroner’s office, approves new agreement with Rescue Squad

Tuesday, November 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court met last night, taking up several items on the agenda. The court approved the purchase of a vehicle for the coroner’s office, which has been needed for several months according […]

Man accused of strangling Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputy

Monday, November 13 by Zac Oakes

A man in neighboring Pulaski County is accused of strangling a sheriff’s deputy. According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, 35-year-old Joshua Hardwick was arrested last week and charged with assault of a police officer, […]

Russell County Schools one of best-performing in area on state assessments

Friday, November 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County School District was one of the best in the surrounding area on last year’s state assessments, according to the latest data from the Kentucky School Report Card. Russell County Schools received a […]

Russell County is home to more than 1,000 veterans

Friday, November 10 by Zac Oakes

Today is the observance of Veterans Day, a day of recognition for more than 1,000 veterans that call Russell County home. According to the United States Census Bureau, more than 1,000 veterans reside in Russell […]

Russell County voter turnout among highest in area

Friday, November 10 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday on local news, we looked at Russell County’s voter turnout in this year’s general election and how that compared to previous elections. Today, we take a look at how Russell County’s voter turnout compares […]

RCMS Basketball sweeps Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, November 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Basketball teams swept Adair County on the road last night. The 6th grade team won 39-30. 7th grade won 44-37. 8th grade won 28-23. The Lakers will look to continue their winning ways when they go on the road... Read More.

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Russell County included in broadband expansion

County approves purchase of van for coroner’s office, approves new agreement with Rescue Squad

Man accused of strangling Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputy

Russell County Schools one of best-performing in area on state assessments

Russell County is home to more than 1,000 veterans

Russell County voter turnout among highest in area

RCMS Basketball sweeps Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County voter turnout was under 38 percent, almost 6.5 percent less than 2019

Suspect in Pulaski County shootings apprehended in Indiana

Authorities searching for suspect in Pulaski County triple shooting

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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