46 local students named to President’s List at Somerset Community College

Wednesday, February 11 by Zac Oakes

46 local students were named to the President’s List at Somerset Community College for the Fall 2025 semester. Those local students were: Nate Aaron A. J. Alletto Victoria Alvizo Savanah Barnett Paige Bunch Jaden Cain […]

Nearly 40 local students named to Dean’s List at Somerset Community College

Tuesday, February 10 by Zac Oakes

Nearly 40 local students were named to the Dean’s List at Somerset Community College for the Fall 2025 semester. Those local students were: Nathaniel Bartrug Mia Best Marla Brewster Francisco Campos Troy Coffey Autumn Cooper […]

Local unemployment decreases nearly 2 percent in December

Friday, February 6 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s unemployment rate decreased nearly 2 percent in December. The Kentucky Center for Statistics reported a local unemployment rate of 3.3 percent in December, down from 5.2 percent in December 2024. Russell County’s unemployment […]

Bill looks to bring more Kentucky produce into local schools

Thursday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

A bill being considered in the Kentucky Senate aims to bring more agricultural products grown in Kentucky into local schools. Senate Bill 5 would provide local school districts participating in USDA Child Nutrition programs the […]

Several local students named to Dean’s List at Western Kentucky University

Tuesday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

Several local students were named to the Dean’s List at Western Kentucky University for the Fall 2025 semester. Those local students were: Hunter D. Kerns Morgan S. Taylor Ellie G. Terry Braydon C. Cerrato Daniel […]

School board approves creation of local planning committee for district facilities plan

Monday, February 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved the creation of a local planning committee at its meeting Friday. That committee will soon begin work on a significant task: constructing the school district’s facilities plan. Superintendent […]

Pair of local students earn academic honors at Morehead State, Murray State University

Monday, January 26 by Zac Oakes

A pair of local students have earned academic honors at Morehead State University and Murray State University. Jacey Lee Mann of Jamestown was named to the Dean’s List at Morehead State University for the Fall […]

Local state of emergency declared ahead of winter storm

Friday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

A local state of emergency has been declared by Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum ahead of the winter storm expected to hit the state this weekend. The state of emergency allows the county’s emergency operations […]

6 local students named to Dean’s List at Campbellsville University

Friday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

Six local students were named to the Dean’s List at Campbellsville University for the Fall 2025 semester. Local students named to the Dean’s List were: Natalie Williams Jennifer Cress Jasmin Grant Teena Diaz Aydan Hardwick […]

Local business leaders hear about proposed roundabout project on 127

Wednesday, January 21 by Zac Oakes

Roundabouts were the topic of discussion at yesterday’s Russell County Chamber of Commerce meeting. Local business leaders heard from Jeff Dick with the Kentucky District 8 Transportation Office. In 2025, there were 57 traffic accidents […]

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Local unemployment decreases nearly 2 percent in December

Bill looks to bring more Kentucky produce into local schools

School board approves creation of local planning committee for district facilities plan

Pair of local students earn academic honors at Morehead State, Murray State University

Local state of emergency declared ahead of winter storm

Local business leaders hear about proposed roundabout project on 127

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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