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Local unemployment increased in May

Russell County’s unemployment rate saw an increase last month. The local unemployment rate came in at 5.3 percent, an increase of nearly 1 percent from May 2024. Only McCreary County at 5.8 percent and Wayne […]

Local students named to WKU President’s List

Several local students were named to the President’s List at Western Kentucky University for the Spring 2025 semester. Local students receiving this honor were: Xavier Betts-Jimenez Lauren Bowman Natalie Hart Dawson Bradshaw Katie Owens Camden […]

Local students named to WKU Dean’s List

Several local students were named to the Dean’s List at Western Kentucky University for the Spring 2025 semester. Local students receiving this honor were: Ellie G. Terry Morgan S. Taylor Jonah B. Skaggs Leo Dawson […]

Wilson discusses local tourism economic impact

Last week on local news, we reported that new data showed a significant increase in tourism spending from 2023 to 2024. That report showed an increase of around $6.6 million in tourism spending in Russell […]