Part of Russell County in moderate drought

Friday, August 22 by Zac Oakes

A portion of Russell County is now considered to be in moderate drought, while the rest of the county is classified as abnormally dry, according to the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor. According […]

Paving begins on Crocus Road as part of grant-funded project

Wednesday, July 30 by Zac Oakes

Paving operations on Crocus Road near the Bryan Community got underway this week. Two miles of the road are being paved as part of a project funded partially by the state through a grant from […]

Traffic to be diverted at Russell-Clinton County line as part of 127 project

Friday, July 18 by Zac Oakes

A temporary traffic diversion goes into effect today on U.S. 127 around the Russell County – Clinton County line. The District 8 transportation office says both north and southbound traffic on Highway 127 will be […]

Post 15 announces 14 arrests as part of Operation Summer Heat

Tuesday, July 15 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 announced 14 arrests were made as part of Operation Summer Heat 2.0. The statewide initiative across each of the 16 state police posts targeted suspected drug networks operating in the […]

New UK volleyball assistant coach Amaya Tillman was part of the same volleyball program as former UK star Madison Lilley in Kansas | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, April 17 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT New Kentucky volleyball assistant coach Amaya Tillman earned All-American honors playing for Louisville and helped the Cardinals reach the Final Four her senior season. Since Tillman was from Kansas, she knew former UK star Madison Lilley, a Kansas native who led... Read More.

Jamestown native part of group of LWC students named as finalists in national competition

Friday, April 4 by Zac Oakes

A Jamestown native is part of a team of Lindsey Wilson College students who were named as finalists in a national business competition. Jamestown native Gage Carnes is one of four Lindsey Wilson students to […]

Gifted & Talented students will be key part of first Bicentennial event next month

Tuesday, December 3 by Zac Oakes

With the new year less than a month away, Russell County will celebrate its 200th birthday in 2025. Events are planned throughout the year for the county’s bicentennial, but the first will take place in […]

Stolen firearm found by farmer part of ongoing investigation

Thursday, September 12 by Zac Oakes

A farmer working in a corn field Wednesday morning reportedly found a stolen firearm, which is part of an investigation being conducted by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the stolen […]

Fiscal court approves 911 consoles as part of continued improvements

Tuesday, September 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved purchasing new E-911 consoles at yesterday’s meeting. Judge Executive Randy Marcum said the purchase of the new consoles is part of ongoing improvements to the county’s 911 facility. Stay […]

Russell County Airport part of proposed Appalachian Regional Commission study

Monday, August 26 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Airport is set to be part of a proposed study funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission to evaluate technology needs at airports in Kentucky, Ohio, and North Carolina. The $500,000 grant awarded to […]

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Part of Russell County in moderate drought

Paving begins on Crocus Road as part of grant-funded project

Traffic to be diverted at Russell-Clinton County line as part of 127 project

Post 15 announces 14 arrests as part of Operation Summer Heat

New UK volleyball assistant coach Amaya Tillman was part of the same volleyball program as former UK star Madison Lilley in Kansas | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Gifted & Talented students will be key part of first Bicentennial event next month

Stolen firearm found by farmer part of ongoing investigation

Fiscal court approves 911 consoles as part of continued improvements

Russell County Airport part of proposed Appalachian Regional Commission study

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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