Local woman arrested in Columbia for promoting contraband

Monday, May 1 by Derek Aaron

A Russell Springs woman was arrested late last week in neighboring Adair County for second degree promoting contraband and possession of drug paraphernalia while at the Adair County Regional Jail. McQuada Frost, age 36, was […]

Local unemployment rate stays the same in March

Friday, April 28 by Zac Oakes

Russell County saw no change in its unemployment rate last month compared to the year prior, according to new data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics. The report shows Russell County’s unemployment rate last month […]

Local COVID cases decrease this week; Wayne, Pulaski each have highest

Wednesday, April 26 by Derek Aaron

There were four new COVID-19 cases in Russell County this week, a decrease of four from last week’s total of eight, according to the Kentucky Department for Public Health. Looking at other counties in the […]

Chamber President Gosser recaps April meeting of local group

Wednesday, April 19 by Derek Aaron

A full conference room of chamber of commerce members at the Russell County Schools’ ANC on Tuesday afternoon heard Russell County Middle School Principal Wayne Ackerman give a much-anticipated talk about leadership during their regular […]

Local teachers receive Campbellsville University awards

Wednesday, April 19 by Zac Oakes

Three Russell County teachers received awards from Campbellsville University. Campbellsville annually presents Excellence in Teaching Awards, and this year, three local teachers were recognized. Allison Coffey from Russell Springs Elementary, Rhonda Kimbler from Russell County […]

Local 911 dispatcher passes away

Monday, April 17 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County E-911 dispatcher passed away over the weekend. Valerie Baker passed away Sunday morning at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital after a medical incident Thursday night. Baker worked as a dispatcher in Russell County […]

Local offices closing early for Good Friday

Friday, April 7 by Zac Oakes

Some local offices will be closing early in observance of Good Friday today. Russell Springs City Hall will close at 11 a.m. today. Jamestown City Hall and the Russell County Courthouse will close at noon […]

Local gas prices on the rise

Friday, March 31 by Zac Oakes

Local gas prices have been on the rise. According to AAA’s gas price tracker, the average price of gas in Russell County is $3.26, on par with the state average. Roughly two weeks ago, the […]

Several local LCRCWC students pass rigorous electrical assessment

Thursday, March 23 by Derek Aaron

Several local electrical students at the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center recently passed the Electrical TRACK Assessment, a rigorous assessment developed by members of the electrical industry throughout the state. Passing the test […]

Local man arrested on burglary, other charges

Wednesday, March 8 by Derek Aaron

A Russell Springs man was arrested earlier this week in neighboring Adair County on a complaint warrant for burglary and other charges, according to jail records. James Todd Becker, 39, was arrested on Monday by […]

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Local woman arrested in Columbia for promoting contraband

Local unemployment rate stays the same in March

Local COVID cases decrease this week; Wayne, Pulaski each have highest

Local teachers receive Campbellsville University awards

Local 911 dispatcher passes away

Local offices closing early for Good Friday

Local gas prices on the rise

Several local LCRCWC students pass rigorous electrical assessment

Local man arrested on burglary, other charges

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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