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Area troopers recognized at annual ceremony

Two troopers from Kentucky State Police Post 15 were recognized at the annual Sworn Awards Ceremony. Trooper Trey Binder was named the 2024 Post 15 Trooper of the Year. He is a 3-year veteran of […]

Wolford recognized by City of Russell Springs

The City of Russell Springs recognized former mayor Joel Wolford at its council meeting last week. Wolford, who was first elected as the city’s mayor in 1993, is credited with making the city park what […]

Branscum recognized as “rural broadband champion”

State Representative Josh Branscum was recently recognized as a “rural broadband champion.” Branscum was presented the award this week by the Kentucky Rural Broadband Association. The association said Branscum is a great advocate for Kentucky’s […]

Local students recognized for academic achievements

Local students are being recognized for their academic achievements at colleges and universities during the spring 2025 semester. Halle Burton of Jamestown was recognized for being named to the President’s List at Freed-Hardeman University. Shelby […]

Local students recognized at LWC Honors Convocation

Three local students were recognized at the Lindsey Wilson College Honors Convocation. Haley Cook of Russell Springs was recognized as the recipient of the Elizabeth Lowe Whitfield Nursing Award.  Karli Hurt of Russell Springs received […]

Lester recognized at regional FRYSC meeting

Russell Springs Elementary Family Resource Center Coordinator Gordon Lester was recently recognized at a regional Family Resource and Youth Services event. One of Lester’s programs was selected for the Impact Report Spotlight. Local coordinators across […]

Local students from LWC Nursing program recognized

Local students in the Lindsey Wilson College Nursing program were recognized at a recent ceremony. Haley Cook of Russell Springs was presented the Elizabeth Lowe Whitfield Nursing Professional Development Award. Cook was also recognized for […]