Gosser receives Jackie Thomas All Heart Award at State DYW competiton

Monday, January 12 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Anna Gosser received the Jackie Thomas All Heart Award at the Kentucky Distinguished Young Woman competition over the weekend. The award is selected by the state committee. It recognizes a participant in the […]

Carpenter receives 2025 Russell County Woman in Agriculture Award

Friday, December 26 by Zac Oakes

Elise Carpenter was the recipient of the 2025 Russell County Woman in Agriculture Award. The award is presented annually by the Russell County Soil Conservation District. Carpenter was recognized for her conservation accomplishments and being […]

RCMS receives green rating for state assessment

Tuesday, November 25 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Middle School received a green rating based on scores from last year’s state assessments. Green is the second-highest color rating a school can receive from the state. Russell County Middle School received a […]

County receives grant to place security officer at hospital

Thursday, November 6 by Zac Oakes

The county recently received a grant that will provide funds to place a security officer at Russell County Hospital. The county and the hospital have been working on the grant for a while, and Judge […]

Bryant receives KY Farm Bureau’s Excellence in Ag Literacy Award

Tuesday, November 4 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Elementary teacher Jalena Bryant has been awarded the 2025 Kentucky Farm Bureau’s, “Excellence in Ag Literacy Award.” This award is designed to recognize and reward teachers who excel in their efforts to incorporate […]

Branscum receives third place in state art contest

Monday, November 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Middle School student Porter Branscum received third place in the Kentucky Association of Counties “I Love My Kentucky County” art contest. Branscum’s painting of Rockhouse Bottom in Creelsboro earned third place out of […]

Russell County Hospital receives Rising Star Award from Stroke Care Network

Monday, October 6 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital was recently announced as a recipient of the Rising Star Award from the Stroke Care Network. The Stroke Care Network is a collaborative of over 41 hospitals working to advance stroke care […]

Lindsey Wilson Education program receives national award

Thursday, September 18 by Zac Oakes

From Lindsey Wilson Public Relations The Lindsey Wilson University Education Program received a national honor on Thursday, September 18, 2025, for its leadership and commitment to continuous improvement. Lindsey Wilson was one of nine recipients […]

Fiscal court receives grant funds toward purchase of new tanker truck for Eli Fire Department

Wednesday, August 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court has received a grant for nearly $21,000 that will be used toward purchasing a new tanker truck for the Eli Fire Department. The new truck will replace the department’s 1982 […]

Russell County Honor Guard receives grant to fund building repairs

Friday, August 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Honor Guard was the recipient of a $5,000 grant from the Lake Area Foundation to help fund needed building repairs. The funds will go toward repair/replacement of the roofing, gutters, and water-damaged […]

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Gosser receives Jackie Thomas All Heart Award at State DYW competiton

Carpenter receives 2025 Russell County Woman in Agriculture Award

RCMS receives green rating for state assessment

County receives grant to place security officer at hospital

Bryant receives KY Farm Bureau’s Excellence in Ag Literacy Award

Branscum receives third place in state art contest

Russell County Hospital receives Rising Star Award from Stroke Care Network

Lindsey Wilson Education program receives national award

Fiscal court receives grant funds toward purchase of new tanker truck for Eli Fire Department

Russell County Honor Guard receives grant to fund building repairs

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Obituaries

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