Kentucky Privacy Laws Gain National Recognition

Tuesday, June 9 by Sean Hammond

Kentucky’s efforts to protect consumer privacy are drawing national attention. During a recent hearing before a U.S. House Energy and Commerce subcommittee, testimony highlighted Kentucky’s consumer data privacy laws as a model for potential federal […]

Popplewell part of LWU team that won second place in national competition

Tuesday, May 12 by Zac Oakes

Luke Popplewell, a Russell Springs native and freshman at Lindsey Wilson University, was part of a Lindsey Wilson team that earned second place in a national business competition. The team earned second place in Capsource’s […]

Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission receives national recognition

Thursday, April 23 by Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission in Russell County recently received a national award. The local tourism commission was recognized alongside Lake Cumberland Tourism in Pulaski County with the eTSY Award for Best Customer Engagement Excellence. […]

National Work Zone Awareness Week: South Kentucky RECC urges motorists to drive safely in all work zones

Friday, April 17 by Zac Oakes

SOMERSET, Ky. (April 16, 2026) — National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 20–24, serves as a reminder for drivers to remain vigilant and slow down around roadside workers. South Kentucky RECC encourages motorists to recognize […]

RCHS Seniors recognized at First National Bank Hall of Fame Banquet

Thursday, April 16 by Zac Oakes

Multiple Russell County High School seniors were recognized at the 41st annual First National Bank Hall of Fame Banquet last night. This year’s honorees were: Abby Fox – FFA Ella Pierce – FCA and Y-Club […]

National Weather Service confirms EF-1 tornado touched down in Clinton County Monday morning

Wednesday, March 18 by Zac Oakes

The National Weather Service in Louisville has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Clinton County early Monday morning. The weather service said the tornado touched down at around 12:35 a.m. on Monday about […]

Over 60 students inducted into RCHS National Technical Honor Society

Tuesday, March 10 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School inducted 60 career and technical high school students into the National Technical Honor Society. To be inducted into the NTHS students must achieve the following: GPA of 3.0 + Completer status […]

National Weather Service issues advisory, warning for cold temperatures

Monday, January 26 by Zac Oakes

The National Weather Service has issued an advisory and warning for the cold temperatures in the area. The weather service issued a cold weather advisory, which remains in effect until 6:00 this evening. Then, the […]

Setter Kassie O’Brien became the first UK player to be named national freshman of the year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, December 24 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Freshman setter Kassie O’Brien’s play helped solidify UK’s run to the team’s first Final Four berth and championship game appearance in five years and only the second Final Four berth in school history. She did not open the season as the... Read More.

RCHS alumnus wins national teaching award

Wednesday, December 17 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County High School alumnus was recently the recipient of a prestigious national teaching award. Sydney Newton, a 2012 graduate of Russell County High School, was honored yesterday as a recipient of the Milken […]

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Kentucky Privacy Laws Gain National Recognition

Popplewell part of LWU team that won second place in national competition

Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission receives national recognition

National Work Zone Awareness Week: South Kentucky RECC urges motorists to drive safely in all work zones

RCHS Seniors recognized at First National Bank Hall of Fame Banquet

National Weather Service confirms EF-1 tornado touched down in Clinton County Monday morning

Over 60 students inducted into RCHS National Technical Honor Society

National Weather Service issues advisory, warning for cold temperatures

Setter Kassie O’Brien became the first UK player to be named national freshman of the year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS alumnus wins national teaching award

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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