Emergency crews in Pulaski County save woman who jumped from a Burnside bridge

Thursday, May 26 by Zac Oakes

Emergency crews in Pulaski County were able to save a woman who reportedly jumped off a bridge in Burnside into Lake Cumberland on Wednesday. According to the Commonwealth Journal in Somerset, the unnamed woman was […]

Russell County seeing success with Airbnb

Wednesday, May 25 by Zac Oakes

Russell County is seeing quite a bit of success with Airbnb, a vacation rental company that allows people to book properties for vacations online. According to the company in 2021, Russell County Airbnb hosts brought […]

10 new COVID cases reported in Russell County last week

Tuesday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

According to the Kentucky Department for Public Health, 10 new COVID cases were reported in Russell County last week. Russell County’s incidence rate is the 32nd lowest in the state, with a rate of 8 […]

Russell County residents among those to graduate from Campbellsville University

Tuesday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

Several Russell County residents were among those to graduate from Campbellsville University at the Spring 2022 commencement. Russell County residents graduating from Campbellsville University were: Karisa Gentry Hope Owens Britney Cress Abigail Coffey Madison Coffey […]

Russell Springs woman arrested in Cumberland County

Tuesday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was arrested in Cumberland County early Sunday morning. Mary A. Williamson, age 22, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal littering, tampering with physical evidence, […]

Russell County teachers recognized at CU ceremony

Monday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

Russell County teachers receive awards at the 36th Annual Excellence in Teaching ceremony May 14. Atfar left is Dr. Donna Hedgepath, Campbellsville University’s provost and vice president for academic affairs, and at far right is […]

Russell County remains green on COVID map, as more of state turns yellow and red

Monday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

Russell County remains green, although COVID cases across the state are beginning to slowly rise. Russell County is still in the green, indicating a low level of community spread of the virus, but neighboring Clinton […]

Jamestown man arrested in Adair County over the weekend

Monday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was arrested in Adair County over the weekend. According to jail records, 33-year-old Cody D. Dix was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine second offense, possession of drug paraphernalia, display of […]

Laker Baseball to host Barren County in region tournament opener tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team will host Barren County in the opening round of the 4th Region Tournament tonight. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. tonight at Laker Field. The Lakers and the Trojans have met twice this season, both Russell County wins. The... Read More.

Paving operations begin next week on parkway in Pulaski County

Friday, May 20 by Derek Aaron

Beginning Monday, May 23, crews will begin performing paving operations on the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway in neighboring Pulaski County, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 8 Office in Somerset. Work will be […]

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Emergency crews in Pulaski County save woman who jumped from a Burnside bridge

Russell County seeing success with Airbnb

10 new COVID cases reported in Russell County last week

Russell County residents among those to graduate from Campbellsville University

Russell Springs woman arrested in Cumberland County

Russell County teachers recognized at CU ceremony

Russell County remains green on COVID map, as more of state turns yellow and red

Jamestown man arrested in Adair County over the weekend

Laker Baseball to host Barren County in region tournament opener tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Paving operations begin next week on parkway in Pulaski County

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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