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Marcum reappoints two members to tourism board

Judge Executive Randy Marcum reappointed two members of the tourism board to another term. At the most recent meeting of the Russell County Fiscal Court, Marcum reappointed tourism board members Stephen Eastin and Kim Kelsey […]

RCHS Band members perform at UK Football game

Seven members of the Russell County Laker Marching Band performed with the University of Kentucky Marching band at last Saturday’s UK Football home opener. Band members Hayden Richardson, Dante Eads, Karli Shields, Ashton Keen, Mason […]

Russell County 4-H members earn ribbons at KY State Fair

Russell County 4-H members had strong performances at the Kentucky State Fair. Nadia Kacar earned blue ribbons in ag scene photography and horticulture photography. Carter Brown earned a white ribbon in farm implement photography. Bella […]

Three RC FFA members receive FFA State Degrees

Three Russell County High School FFA members, Bryanna Smith, Abby Wolford, and Elizabeth Hoskins, are recipients of the Kentucky FFA State Degree, the highest degree Kentucky FFA can award its members. The Kentucky FFA State […]

RCHS FFA members compete at UK Field Day

Several Russell County FFA Members recently competed at the University of Kentucky Field Day in Lexington. Below are the results: Citizenship Bowl Chris Warriner- overall winner out of over 40 contestants. Dairy Evaluation Team Allison […]

Chamber looking to add members as new year begins

Russell County Chamber of Commerce President Lindsey Wilson Gosser said January was the perfect time for new businesses to join the local chamber during this week’s regular monthly meeting of the local business community. Gosser […]

Jamestown Fire Department recognizes several members

Another local fire department presented awards during an end-of-the year Christmas event held over the weekend. The Jamestown Volunteer Fire Department recognized Jayson Hunter as the department’s 2022 Firefighter of the Year while Junior Malone […]