Ray Lee Wheat, age 70, Formerly of Russell County

Monday, December 2 by Sean Hammond

Ray Lee Wheat, age 70, of Liberty, formerly of Russell County, passed away Thursday, November 28th, 2019 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. He is survived by: His Wife Linda Wheat of […]

Two Adair Jail Escapees Apprehended in Clinton County

Monday, November 18 by Sean Hammond

Escaped Adair County Regional Jail inmates Ryan Ellis, 26, of Nancy, and Tyler Hollan, 23, of Albany, were both apprehended in Clinton County on Sunday by the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office, according to police. Both […]

Vonda Mae Fizer, age 77, Formerly of Russell County

Monday, November 4 by Sean Hammond

Vonda Mae Fizer, age 77, of Mississippi, formerly of Russell County, passed away Sunday, November 2nd, 2019 in Mississippi. She is survived by: Her Husband Charles Fizer of Mississippi One Daughter Melissa Keckhaver of Indiana […]

Halloween Festivities Tonight in the County

Thursday, October 31 by Sean Hammond

The cities of Jamestown and Russell Springs’ respective Halloween events are a go for tonight from 5 to 7 pm. Jamestown’s Trunk or Treat will take place on the square in Jamestown and Russell Springs’ […]

Band Competed in Clark County Saturday

Monday, October 21 by Sean Hammond

The Russell County High School Mighty Laker Marching Band finished in second at the Kentucky Music Educators Association Class 3A West Region Quarterfinals with a score of 89.8 on Saturday at George Rogers Clark High […]

Russell County is Now in a Severe Drought

Friday, October 4 by Sean Hammond

Warmer than normal conditions dominated the region as temperatures were 9 to 12 degrees above normal in much of the areas. Over the next 5-7 days, some precipitation is anticipated as areas of Kentucky, Tennessee […]

Maretha Gail Wilson Clayton, age 71, Formerly of Russell County

Monday, September 30 by Sean Hammond

Maretha Gail Wilson Clayton, age 71, of Waddy, formerly of Russell County, passed away Wednesday, September 25th, 2019 at her residence. She is survived by: One Son Eddie Allen Clayton of Waddy Two Brothers James […]

Unemployment Rate Increases Slightly in Russell County

Friday, September 27 by Sean Hammond

Unemployment rates rose in 75 Kentucky counties between August 2018 and August 2019, fell in 36 and stayed the same in nine counties, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, an agency of the Kentucky […]

County Attorney Recognized by KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services

Thursday, September 26 by Sean Hammond

Russell County Attorney Kevin Shearer was recently recognized by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services for being one of the state’s 20 most successful child support collection partners from the past year. Russell […]

Roscoe Martin Antle, age 71, Formerly of Russell County

Monday, September 9 by Sean Hammond

Roscoe Martin Antle, age 71, of Frankfort, formerly of Russell County, passed away Sunday, September 8th, 2019 at Frankfort Regional Medical Center. He is survived by: Two Children Martin Antle and Anne Moore, both of […]

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Ray Lee Wheat, age 70, Formerly of Russell County

Two Adair Jail Escapees Apprehended in Clinton County

Vonda Mae Fizer, age 77, Formerly of Russell County

Halloween Festivities Tonight in the County

Band Competed in Clark County Saturday

Russell County is Now in a Severe Drought

Maretha Gail Wilson Clayton, age 71, Formerly of Russell County

Unemployment Rate Increases Slightly in Russell County

County Attorney Recognized by KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services

Roscoe Martin Antle, age 71, Formerly of Russell 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