Local gas prices continue to rise
Local gas prices have seen an increase over the last week. According to AAA, the average price of gas comes in at $2.79 in Russell County. That’s up almost 10 cents from last week. Prices […]
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Local gas prices on the rise, but still below state average
Local gas prices have been on the rise, but still remain below state average. According to AAA, the average price of gas in Russell County comes in at $2.70. That’s just under 10 cents higher […]
Local business owner’s horse expected to qualify for Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is just over a month away, and this year, there will likely be a Russell County connection in the race. Local businessman Terry Stephens owns a horse named Chunk of Gold. After […]
Local gas prices below state average
Local gas prices are well below state average. According to AAA, local gas prices are nearly 10 cents cheaper than state average. The average price of gas in Russell County comes in at $2.61, while […]
Wilkerson discusses history of local library at Chamber meeting
The Russell County Chamber of Commerce met at the Russell County Public Library yesterday with Donnie Wilkerson as the featured speaker. Wilkerson spoke to the crowd of local business professionals about the history of the […]
Fishing tournament draws big crowd and plenty of local spending
A weekend fishing tournament taking place on Lake Cumberland brought several people into Russell County. Tourism Director Danielle Wilson said the NBAA tournament has 117 boats participating. Registration was held yesterday evening at the Russell […]
Local boil water advisories still in effect
Two local boil water advisories remain in effect. A boil water advisory is in effect for North Highway 127, starting at Dickerson Ridge Road and extending to the Casey County line. This is due to […]
Local state of emergency declared after flooding
Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum has declared a local state of emergency following this weekend’s flooding. The declaration was made yesterday and is in effect for an undetermined period. The declaration directs the local […]
Local closings for Presidents Day
Some local offices will be closed Monday due to the Presidents Day holiday. Russell County Schools will be closed Monday for the holiday. Schools will return to regular schedule on Tuesday. The Russell County Board […]
Local Farm Bureau Agent receives Agent of the Year award
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Feb. 11, 2025) – Blake Aaron, an agent for the Russell County Farm Bureau agency of Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Insurance, has been named 2024 Agent of the Year for KFB’s District Four. […]