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Local students named to Dean’s List at EKU

Several local students were named to the Dean’s List at Eastern Kentucky University for the Spring 2025 semester. Local students named to the Dean’s List were: Veronica Boblett Robert Bradshaw Riley Coffey Dani Dunbar Victor […]

Local unemployment increased half-a-percent last month

Local unemployment increased half-a-percent last month, as Russell County was one of only four counties statewide to see an increase in unemployment in June compared to the year prior. The Kentucky Center for Statistics recorded […]

Comparing 2024 local crime statistics to 2023

Wrapping up our series examining the data from the annual Crime in Kentucky Report, we’re examining how local crime statistics compared from 2023 to 2024. In 2024, there were 3 reported cruelty to animals cases, […]

Local drug arrest numbers continue downward trend

The latest data from the annual Crime in Kentucky report shows 230 drug arrests were made in Russell County last year. That is the lowest among neighboring counties. There were 251 drug arrests reported in […]

25 local students named to SCC Dean List

25 local students were named to the Dean’s List at Somerset Community College for the Spring 2025 semester. Those local students are: Jonathan Cason Joyce Collazo Jenny Crawhorn Sarah Crew Tammy Davenport Riley Godby Angel […]

Local students recognized for academic achievements

Local students are being recognized for their academic achievements at colleges and universities during the spring 2025 semester. Halle Burton of Jamestown was recognized for being named to the President’s List at Freed-Hardeman University. Shelby […]