Russell Springs Fire Dept. receives new equipment with help of grant funds

Wednesday, September 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department has received some new equipment with the help of grant funds. A 5 percent FEMA grant and another 50 percent grant have helped purchase much-needed equipment for the department. […]

Over 37,000 visits to Russell County Library last year

Tuesday, September 19 by Zac Oakes

According to data from the Russell County Public Library, more than 37,000 people visited the library last year. The library released data from an annual report this week showing the library saw increased use in […]

Russell County DAR program approved for loan

Tuesday, September 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Deceased Farm Animal Removal Program received a $7,500 loan from the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board. The local program coordinates environmentally-sound and cost-effective disposal of deceased livestock for Kentucky producers. The Kentucky Ag […]

Russell County Gatton Academy senior named National Merit Semifinalist

Monday, September 18 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County Gatton Academy senior is one of 17 students from the academy at Western Kentucky University to be named semifinalists in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. Jess Christian Rara is a semifinalist […]

Russell County 15-18 year olds have strong showing at state competition

Friday, September 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County 4-H shooting sports team recently competed in the Kentucky 4-H Shoot. Here’s a look at how Russell County’s individual competitors in the 12-14 year old age group fared. Eli Foley won the […]

Russell County 12-14 year olds have strong showing at Kentucky 4-H Shooting Competition

Thursday, September 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County 4-H shooting sports team recently competed in the Kentucky 4-H Shoot. Here’s a look at how Russell County’s individual competitors in the 12-14 year old age group fared. Brayden Popplewell won the […]

Russell Springs City Council to hear from Hardee’s Owner at meeting this evening

Thursday, September 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council is expected to hear from the owner of the new Hardee’s at tonight’s meeting. Owner Mike Whitaker is expected to speak to the council about the progress of the new […]

KY Teacher of the Year to be announced today, Russell County’s Wilkerson a semifinalist

Wednesday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

Jamestown Elementary School teacher Donnie Wilkerson is a semifinalist for the Kentucky Teacher of the Year Award, which will be announced today. The winner of the statewide award will be announced at a ceremony at […]

Russell County 9-11 year olds have strong showing at Kentucky 4-H Shoot

Wednesday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

Russell County 4-H Shooting Sports recently participated in the Kentucky 4-H Shoot. Here’s how Russell County’s 9-11 year olds performed at the competition. Dalton Foley took first place in the black powder percussion rifle and […]

Number of registered voters in Russell County has decreased this year

Tuesday, September 12 by Zac Oakes

The number of registered voters in Russell County has decreased noticeably since the beginning of the year. According to the Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office, Russell County had 14,508 registered voters in January. The Secretary […]

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Russell Springs Fire Dept. receives new equipment with help of grant funds

Over 37,000 visits to Russell County Library last year

Russell County DAR program approved for loan

Russell County Gatton Academy senior named National Merit Semifinalist

Russell County 15-18 year olds have strong showing at state competition

Russell County 12-14 year olds have strong showing at Kentucky 4-H Shooting Competition

Russell Springs City Council to hear from Hardee’s Owner at meeting this evening

KY Teacher of the Year to be announced today, Russell County’s Wilkerson a semifinalist

Russell County 9-11 year olds have strong showing at Kentucky 4-H Shoot

Number of registered voters in Russell County has decreased this year

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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