Local sheriff’s auction raises more than $26K for Christmas charities

Monday, November 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office recently held an online auction which resulted in more than $26,000 being raised to support the local Shop with a Cop program, along with Christmas with Cops at Fair Oaks. […]

Early local candidate filings generating interest

Monday, November 8 by Zac Oakes

After just three days of early candidate filings, it is clear next year’s county elections are generating lots of interest. Several persons filed their papers last week to seek various county offices. The most interest […]

Local candidates begin filing for 2022 Elections

Thursday, November 4 by Zac Oakes

The race is on for the 2022 elections, as local candidates have begun filing for offices that will be on the ballot next year. Clarissa “Moochie” Hart has filed to run for Russell County Judge-Executive. […]

Local gas prices cheaper than neighboring counties

Monday, November 1 by Zac Oakes

The average price of gas in Russell County is cheaper than the neighboring counties and on par with the state average. According to AAA, the average price of gas in Russell County is $3.10, which […]

Local unemployment drops nearly 1 percent last month

Friday, October 29 by Zac Oakes

Unemployment in Russell County dropped nearly 1 percent in September 2021 compared to the previous year, according to data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics. Unemployment in Russell County was at 4.5 percent last month, […]

Report: Local law enforcement investigated 38 burglary/breaking and entering cases last year

Monday, October 11 by Zac Oakes

Local law enforcement investigated 38 burglary/breaking and entering cases last year according to the 2020 Kentucky State Police Crime Data Report. The report looks at the number of various crimes committed in each county, broken […]

Local students named as Jeff Green Scholars

Thursday, September 30 by Zac Oakes

Seven local 2021 graduates were selected as Jeff Green Scholars, an honor bestowed upon Kentucky students by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority for achieving a 4.0 GPA all four years of high school and […]

Federal, state, and local law enforcement investigating human trafficking in Pulaski County

Friday, August 6 by Zac Oakes

Frankfort, KY. (08/06/2021) – On Wednesday, 07/28/2021, a multi-site law enforcement operation took place at three business locations across Kentucky. Law Enforcement agencies have received complaints and tips related to illegal human trafficking, illegal immigration, […]

Local changes due to uptick in COVID cases

Monday, August 2 by Zac Oakes

A few notable changes have taken place around the community due to an uptick in COVID-19 cases locally. The Russell County Senior Citizen Center will be transitioning to drive-thru meals only until the county is […]

Local hotel owner indicted for sexual abuse

Wednesday, July 28 by Zac Oakes

A local hotel owner has been indicted on sexual abuse and other charges by a Russell County grand jury. Larry E. Perry, age 72, was indicted on the charges Tuesday, which include sexual abuse third […]

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Local sheriff’s auction raises more than $26K for Christmas charities

Early local candidate filings generating interest

Local candidates begin filing for 2022 Elections

Local gas prices cheaper than neighboring counties

Local unemployment drops nearly 1 percent last month

Report: Local law enforcement investigated 38 burglary/breaking and entering cases last year

Local students named as Jeff Green Scholars

Federal, state, and local law enforcement investigating human trafficking in Pulaski County

Local changes due to uptick in COVID cases

Local hotel owner indicted for sexual abuse

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Obituaries

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