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Local businesses, individuals honored at chamber banquet

Several local businesses and individuals received awards at last night’s Russell County Chamber of Commerce banquet. Steve’s Flowers received the President’s Award. Campbell’s Creelsboro Country Store received the New Business Award. Southern Nest Realty received […]

Local gas prices down from last month

Local gas prices have seen a notable decline over the last month. In early September, gas prices in the area were hovering around $3.50/gallon. According to AAA, the average price of gas in Russell County […]

Local area sees increase in unemployment

Yesterday on local news, we looked at unemployment rates around the Lake Cumberland area. Today, we look at how those rates compare to a year ago. For the majority of the Lake Cumberland area, unemployment […]

Jamestown donates money to local animal welfare league

The Jamestown City Council approved a donation to the Russell County Animal Welfare League at last week’s city council meeting. The funds will be used for spay/neuter clinics and will be available for Jamestown residents […]

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 […]

Local taxing districts keeping tax rates the same

Each of the local taxing districts in the county are keeping their tax rates the same. The hospital board, extension board, conservation district, library board, and ambulance board all are keeping their tax rates the […]