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Local KU customers will see increase on electric bill

Kentucky Utilities and Louisville Gas and Electric customers will be paying more for electric and gas starting next month. The Public Service Commission, which regulates utility companies, announced Wednesday the average KU customer will see […]

Local teacher appointed to state board

Russell County Schools Gifted and Talented Coordinator Hannah England has been appointed to a state board. England was appointed to the Kentucky Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Education. England will serve a two-year term […]

Eight local students named to Dean’s list at UK

Eight local students were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Kentucky for the 2021 Spring Semester. Jensen Carnes, Ashley Dutton, Evan Grider, Kaylyn Loy, Katelynn Luttrell, Prem Patel, Abigail Roy, and Andrew […]

Local students named to WKU Honors List

Several local students received academic recognition for the spring 2021 Semester at Western Kentucky University. Those students are listed below. From Jamestown Chloe E. Henson, President’s List Samuel B. Leveridge Morgan A. Johnson, President’s List […]

Local teachers recognized by CU, WKU

Four Russell County teachers were recognized earlier this week by the Russell County Board of Education. Stephanie Coffey, Dr. Brooke Bartrug, and Bethany Garmon were recognized for receiving the Campbellsville University Excellence in Teaching Awards. […]

Local arrests made Tuesday night

Two local arrests were made Tuesday night. Augustus Crank, 23, of Russell Springs, was arrested by Kentucky State Police and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Rebecca K. […]