Local students named to Dean’s List at University of the Cumberlands

Monday, May 12 by Zac Oakes

Several local students were named to the Dean’s List at the University of the Cumberlands for the Spring 2025 semester. Those local students were: Bradley Whitehead Pamela Stephens-Stargle Maleena Offill Elly Richardson Olivia Wilson Karlie […]

Local waste tire collection event begins today

Thursday, May 8 by Zac Oakes

The local waste tire collection event gets underway today. Waste tires will be accepted at the State Highway Garage on Voils Roads from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. Truck and passenger tires, lawn tractor, […]

Local Search & Rescue team called upon to assist statewide

Wednesday, May 7 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Search and Rescue is gaining attention statewide for its work in assisting in a variety of rescue and recovery missions. This spring, volunteers with the local search and rescue team have been dispatched […]

Local students recognized at LWC Honors Convocation

Wednesday, May 7 by Zac Oakes

Three local students were recognized at the Lindsey Wilson College Honors Convocation. Haley Cook of Russell Springs was recognized as the recipient of the Elizabeth Lowe Whitfield Nursing Award. Karli Hurt of Russell Springs received […]

Local students from LWC Nursing program recognized

Monday, May 5 by Zac Oakes

Local students in the Lindsey Wilson College Nursing program were recognized at a recent ceremony. Haley Cook of Russell Springs was presented the Elizabeth Lowe Whitfield Nursing Professional Development Award. Cook was also recognized for […]

Homework Help program at RCPL has been beneficial for local students

Monday, May 5 by Zac Oakes

The Homework Help program offered by the Russell County Public Library has been beneficial for local students. Youth Services Librarian Kristina Burton said the program has been a major success. For more information, or to […]

Local businessman’s horse will run in KY Derby tomorrow

Friday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

A horse owned by local businessman Terry Stephens will run in tomorrow’s Kentucky Derby. Chunk of Gold, starting at post 19 in the derby, is owned by Terry and Pam Stephens. The horse is trained […]

Mesonet site has good information for local farmers

Thursday, April 24 by Zac Oakes

Local farmers could find valuable information from the Kentucky Mesonet site. Shane Hollinde with the Kentucky Mesonet and former chief meteorologist for WBKO in Bowling Green was a guest on Talk Around Town on WJRS […]

Local fuel prices well below state average

Saturday, April 19 by Zac Oakes

Local gas prices remain well below state average. According to AAA, the average price of gas in Russell County comes in at $2.63, about 14 cents cheaper than state average. Local prices are well below […]

Local property tax deadline today; IRS extends deadline for federal tax returns

Tuesday, April 15 by Zac Oakes

Today is the last day to pay county property taxes to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Derek Polston said after today, delinquent taxes will be turned over to the county clerk’s office. The IRS […]

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Local waste tire collection event begins today

Local Search & Rescue team called upon to assist statewide

Local students recognized at LWC Honors Convocation

Local students from LWC Nursing program recognized

Homework Help program at RCPL has been beneficial for local students

Local businessman’s horse will run in KY Derby tomorrow

Mesonet site has good information for local farmers

Local fuel prices well below state average

Local property tax deadline today; IRS extends deadline for federal tax returns

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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