School district placing extra money in transportation budget for next year with rise in fuel costs

Tuesday, June 9 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools is placing extra money into its transportation budget for next year with the rise in fuel costs over the last several months. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said the district is […]

FBI warns Kentuckians about rise in fraud calls; scammers impersonating government officials or law enforcement

Thursday, March 19 by Zac Oakes

The FBI Louisville Field Office has seen an increase in reported fraud schemes targeting Kentuckians through unsolicited phone calls in which scammers impersonate law enforcement or government officials to extort money or steal personally identifiable information. […]

Whooping Cough cases on the rise in Lake Cumberland area

Friday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland area is seeing an increase in the number of cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough. Pertussis is a highly contagious disease that poses a serious health risk, especially to infants […]

Local gas prices continue to rise

Saturday, April 5 by Zac Oakes

Local gas prices have seen an increase over the last week. According to AAA, the average price of gas comes in at $2.79 in Russell County. That’s up almost 10 cents from last week. Prices […]

Local gas prices on the rise, but still below state average

Saturday, March 29 by Zac Oakes

Local gas prices have been on the rise, but still remain below state average. According to AAA, the average price of gas in Russell County comes in at $2.70. That’s just under 10 cents higher […]

Russell County, Lake Cumberland area follow statewide trend in December unemployment rise

Friday, January 31 by Zac Oakes

Russell County and the Lake Cumberland area followed a statewide trend last month with a rise in unemployment. Russell County saw its unemployment rate rise 1.6 percent last month compared to December 2023, coming in […]

Russell County, Lake Cumberland area see rise in unemployment

Friday, October 25 by Zac Oakes

Unemployment figures rose in Russell County and across the Lake Cumberland area last month. Unemployment rose 1.2 percent in Russell County last month, compared to September 2023. Unemployment in Russell County came in at 5.9 […]

Russell County saw rise in deer-related collisions last year

Monday, October 21 by Zac Oakes

Fall and winter often means an increase in deer near roadways, which increases the risk of collisions involving deer. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, 20 deer-related collisions were reported last year in Russell County. […]

Local gas prices on the rise

Friday, April 5 by Zac Oakes

Local gas prices are seemingly on the rise. Several gas stations locally have been selling at around $3.49 the last couple days, a notable jump from earlier in the week when prices were around $3.19. […]

Local gas prices on the rise

Thursday, February 15 by Zac Oakes

Local gas prices are on the rise. Several gas stations around the county are selling at prices at $3 per gallon or more. Prices have risen noticeably over the last few weeks. At the end […]

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School district placing extra money in transportation budget for next year with rise in fuel costs

FBI warns Kentuckians about rise in fraud calls; scammers impersonating government officials or law enforcement

Whooping Cough cases on the rise in Lake Cumberland area

Local gas prices continue to rise

Local gas prices on the rise, but still below state average

Russell County, Lake Cumberland area follow statewide trend in December unemployment rise

Russell County, Lake Cumberland area see rise in unemployment

Russell County saw rise in deer-related collisions last year

Local gas prices on the rise

Local gas prices on the rise

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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