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Local FFA chapter attends event in Frankfort

The Russell County FFA chapter attended the first Raising Hope Assembly at the Capital lawn in Frankfort on Wednesday. Russell County’s Alexis Fox was one of the chapter winners of the Handshakes for Hope Coin […]

Crews ready for next winter weather event

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 8 snowfighters snow and ice removal crews will remain on duty this evening ready for the next round of winter weather expected to move into the area later tonight. The […]

Ambulance Board, Jaycees discuss special event rate

Last night’s meeting of the Russell County Ambulance Board lasted nearly two hours, about half of which involved a discussion about the new special event rate approved by the board last year. The board approved […]

District 8 highway crews ready for first winter event

With more than 29,000 tons of salt on hand, combined with more than 80 snow plows, salt spreaders and other equipment ready in Russell, Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Lincoln, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, and Wayne counties, […]