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Russell County among 18 selected for state agriculture funding

Russell County was among 18 projects selected for state funds through the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation. Russell County will receive $100,000 through the Agricultural Processing Loan Program, which is designed to provide loan opportunities to […]

Shooting investigation underway in Wayne County

A shooting investigation is underway in neighboring Wayne County. According to authorities, a 16-year-old female approached Wayne County Deputy Nick Bertram in the courthouse parking lot late last week and said she shot a man […]

Russell County now in ‘moderate drought’

Russell County and the Lake Cumberland area is now in a “moderate drought,” according to the most recent data released on Thursday from the U.S. Drought Index. A swath of moderate drought is now showing […]

New superintendent hired in Adair County

A new superintendent of schools has been hired by the public school district in neighboring Adair County. The Adair County School Board of Education unanimously chose to hire Jason Faulkner to be the superintendent of […]

Thursday night events at the Russell County Fair

The Russell County Jaycees Fair continues today with the annual favorite demolition derby. The demolition derby will take place on the main track beginning at around 7 p.m. The carnival will open up at 6 […]