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County receives recycling grant

The Russell County Fiscal Court will receive a grant for more than $11,000 from the state to purchase recycling equipment with the goal of promoting sustainable regional recycling infrastructure in Kentucky. On Friday, Governor Andy […]

Local resort receives TripAdvisor travel award

LakePointe Resort off Highway 1383 in the Eli community was recently awarded as a recipient of the 2021 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards. The awards are given annually for lodging and hospitality businesses that are known […]

Russell County 911 receives $25,000 grant

Russell County 911 will be upgrading their computers and systems thanks to a $25,000 grant received last week. Russell County Judge Executive Gary Robertson and Emergency Management Director H.M. Bottom said the county received the […]

RCHS senior receives music recognition

RCHS Senior Steven Bernard has been named Soloist of the year for Murray State’s Quadstate Honors Band Festival. Russell County Band members selected will participate virtually this Thursday-Saturday. Steven’s solo will be featured when they […]

Golden Rule-Wilson receives state marketing awards

Golden Rule – Wilson Real Estate and Auction was Proud to represent our area at the 2021 Kentucky Auctioneer’s Association Convention held this past weekend in Louisville, KY. Golden Rule – Wilson brought home 3 […]

Russell Co. Hospital receives award for workplace safety

Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance (KEMI) recognized 28 Kentucky organizations for their commitment to workplace safety by presenting each of them with the 2020 KEMI Destiny Award. One of those recipients was Russell County Hospital. The […]