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American Education Week recognized locally

Russell County Judge-Executive Gary D. Robertson has signed a proclamation declaring this week American Education Week in Russell County. On hand for the signing was Middle Cumberland Education Association President Dr. Brooke Bartrug, Russell County […]

Overdose Awareness Day recognized today

Today, following an order from Gov. Andy Beshear, flags at all state office buildings have been lowered to half-staff until sunset in observation of Overdose Awareness Day in Kentucky. Overdose Awareness Day is an event […]

Russell County teachers recognized at CU ceremony

Russell County teachers receive awards at the 36th Annual Excellence in Teaching ceremony May 14. Atfar left is Dr. Donna Hedgepath, Campbellsville University’s provost and vice president for academic affairs, and at far right is […]

Russell County native recognized at LWC Homecoming ceremonies

Garmoline Carpenter, of Russell Springs was named an Honorary Alumna, posthumously, at Lindsey Wilson College during the college’s homecoming ceremonies last weekend. Her son, Dante and granddaughter, Elise accepted the award on her behalf Garmoline […]

Russell County woman recognized in ceremony at KY Capitol

Frankfort, KY – Gov. Andy Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman celebrated National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week Sept. 20-24 by signing a proclamation and launching the new My Story Reimagined campaign to promote […]

RSPD Officer recognized by city for saving man’s life

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas, the City Council, and Police Chief Tim Pierce recognized Russell Springs Police Officer Debra Necessary at Thursday’s Russell Springs City Council meeting. In the early morning hours of Tuesday, Aug. […]