Gosser graduates from law enforcement academy, joins KY Fish and Wildlife

Friday, March 27 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Maxon Gosser was among 30 members of Class 567 that graduated from the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Basic Training Academy in Richmond yesterday. Gosser will join the Kentucky Department of Fish and […]

Branscum’s data privacy bill passes unanimously through KY House

Friday, March 20 by Zac Oakes

A priority piece of legislation for State Representative Josh Branscum from Russell County has passed unanimously through the Kentucky House of Representatives. House Bill 692 builds off Branscum’s Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act, which he […]

Circuit Clerk highlights scholarship program and new, free initiative for KY Schools

Friday, February 20 by Zac Oakes

From Donate Life Kentucky Trust Russell Circuit Clerk, Tony Kerr, is helping spread awareness of organ donation and transplantation by supporting two important Donate Life Kentucky Trust initiatives: student scholarships and the debut of Heart […]

Bill that could return driver’s license renewals to county offices passes in KY Senate

Monday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

A bill that could return driver’s license renewals and duplicates to county offices has passed through the Kentucky Senate. Charles Baglan files this report with details on Senate Bill 7, sponsored by Senator Aaron Reed […]

Revised version of bill limiting student-teacher electronic communications filed in KY Senate

Tuesday, January 13 by Zac Oakes

A revised version of the controversial Senate Bill 181 was recently introduced in the Kentucky Senate. Last year, Senate Bill 181 caused quite a bit of concern from teachers, school staff and volunteers. The bill […]

Community Blood Drive is today; KY Blood Center urging donations due to shortages

Thursday, December 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Community Blood Drive takes place today from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room. The Kentucky Blood Center recently announced that it is in critical need of […]

KY Fish and Wildlife expands Chronic Wasting Disease surveillance to Russell County, other surrounding counties

Monday, December 8 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife has expanded surveillance measures for Chronic Wasting Disease to include Russell County, along with some other neighboring counties. The surveillance measures are in effect for Russell, Casey, Wayne, […]

KY 80 Fishing Creek Bridge reduced to one lane beginning today

Monday, December 1 by Zac Oakes

The Highway 80 Fishing Creek Bridge in Pulaski County will be reduced to one lane this week, beginning today. The District 8 Transportation Cabinet Office said the bridge will be reduced to one lane as […]

KY 80 Fishing Creek Bridge reduced to one lane beginning Monday

Wednesday, November 26 by Zac Oakes

SOMERSET, Ky. (Nov. 26, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 Office advises motorist that beginning Monday, Dec. 1, the KY 80 Fishing Creek bridge (mile point 13.8) in Pulaski County will be […]

South KY RECC warning of holiday utility scams

Wednesday, November 19 by Zac Oakes

South Kentucky RECC is warning area residents about ongoing holiday utility scams. The local electric cooperative says scammers are particularly active during the holiday season and target co-op members with fake utility bill threats. South […]

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Gosser graduates from law enforcement academy, joins KY Fish and Wildlife

Branscum’s data privacy bill passes unanimously through KY House

Circuit Clerk highlights scholarship program and new, free initiative for KY Schools

Bill that could return driver’s license renewals to county offices passes in KY Senate

Revised version of bill limiting student-teacher electronic communications filed in KY Senate

Community Blood Drive is today; KY Blood Center urging donations due to shortages

KY Fish and Wildlife expands Chronic Wasting Disease surveillance to Russell County, other surrounding counties

KY 80 Fishing Creek Bridge reduced to one lane beginning today

KY 80 Fishing Creek Bridge reduced to one lane beginning Monday

South KY RECC warning of holiday utility scams

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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