Local students named to President’s List at WKU

Tuesday, June 4 by Zac Oakes

Several local students were named to the President’s List at Western Kentucky University for the Spring 2024 semester. Those local students were: Sara M. Grider Christian Rara Alex B. Gaskin Lauren B. Bowman Rachel R. […]

Two arrests made by local law enforcement yesterday

Tuesday, June 4 by Zac Oakes

Two arrests were made by local law enforcement yesterday. According to reports, 27-year-old Jordan Grant of Columbia was arrested yesterday afternoon at around 4 p.m. by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office yesterday and charged with […]

Local unemployment up in April

Friday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

New data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics shows local unemployment was up in April. Russell County’s April unemployment rate came in at 5.2 percent, up half-a-percent from April 2023. Looking at neighboring counties, Cumberland […]

12 local students named to LWC President’s List

Thursday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

A dozen local students were named to the President’s List at Lindsey Wilson College for the Spring 2024 semester. Those local students are: Juliah Bault Benjamin Garland Noah Hadley Karli Hurt Tyler Melson Callie Montgomery […]

Several local students graduate from the University of the Cumberlands

Friday, May 17 by Zac Oakes

Several local students graduated from the University of the Cumberlands earlier this month. Local graduates include: Pacey Aaron Lacy Cooper Amy Ellis Tracy Sanders Bunch Whitney Wilson Sydney Robison Osmin Holt Joshua Root Brandon Roark […]

Several local students receive academic honors at University of the Cumberlands

Wednesday, May 15 by Zac Oakes

Several local students received academic honors at the University of the Cumberlands for the Spring 2024 semester. Students named to the President’s List were: Ellyson Richardson, Christopher Yates, Tracy Sanders Bunch, Savannah Casto, and Sarah […]

Kevin’s Kids Concert raises more than $95,000 for local youth

Monday, April 29 by Zac Oakes

The 10th Kevin’s Kids Concert was a major success once again this year, with more than $95,000 raised to provide support for Russell County children. Near the conclusion of Saturday night’s concert, which was held […]

Local gas prices lower than most neighboring counties

Monday, April 29 by Zac Oakes

Gas prices in Russell County remain lower than most of its neighboring counties. According to AAA’s gas price tracker, the average price of gas in Russell County sits at $3.30. That’s on par with Adair […]

Local gas prices on par with or higher than neighboring counties

Tuesday, April 9 by Zac Oakes

The price of gas is a topic of conversation among many as prices have risen over the last week. In Russell County, according to AAA’s gas price tracker, the average price is $3.49 per gallon. […]

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Two arrests made by local law enforcement yesterday

Local unemployment up in April

Several local students graduate from the University of the Cumberlands

Several local students receive academic honors at University of the Cumberlands

Kevin’s Kids Concert raises more than $95,000 for local youth

Local gas prices lower than most neighboring counties

Local gas prices on par with or higher than neighboring counties

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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