Wilson says Russell County tourism strong over Independence Day weekend

Wednesday, July 6 by Zac Oakes

Independence Day is typically a popular holiday for visitors to vacation to Lake Cumberland, and Russell County Tourism Director Danielle Wilson said this past weekend was no exception. Wilson said the annual Lakefest in Jamestown, […]

46 new COVID cases reported in Russell County last week

Wednesday, July 6 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 46 new COVID cases in Russell County last week. Neighboring Pulaski County was among the highest in the state with 112 new cases last week, while neighboring Adair […]

Russell County native Steve Payne lands job at Cleveland State | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, July 6 by Zac Oakes

Russell County native Steve Payne has landed a new job as special assistant to the head coach at Cleveland State University. Payne brings over 30 years of collegiate basketball coaching experience to Cleveland State, and most recently served as an assistant coach for the... Read More.

Christine McQueary, age 81, of Russell Springs

Wednesday, July 6 by Sean Hammond

Christine McQueary, of Russell Springs, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022. She was 81 years of age. Christine was born May 28, 1941, in Russell County, daughter of the late Samuel and Luona […]

Russell County classified as at-risk county by Appalachian Regional Commission

Tuesday, July 5 by Zac Oakes

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has designated Russell County as an at-risk county for fiscal year 2023, according to the map released by the organization last week. Every year, ARC applies an index-based classification system […]

Russell County Oil, LLC purchased by Somerset refining company

Tuesday, July 5 by Derek Aaron

Continental Refining Company has announced its acquisition of Russell County Oil, LLC, a bulk fuels provider based in Russell Springs, according to reports. The acquisition is part of CRC’s continued expansion as it is currently […]

Barbara Ann Weir Stephens, age 80, of Russell Springs

Monday, July 4 by Sean Hammond

Barbara Ann Weir Stephens, of Russell Springs, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at UK Bluegrass Hospice Center, in Lexington. She was 80 years of age. Barbara was born May 13, 1942, in […]

Eloise Lawless Owens, age 79, of Russell Springs

Monday, July 4 by Sean Hammond

Eloise Lawless Owens, of Russell Springs, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at Fair Oak Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Jamestown. She was 79 years of age. Eloise was born September 1, 1942, […]

Russell County remains green on COVID map; Adair, Taylor yellow

Monday, July 4 by Zac Oakes

On the latest COVID map released by the Kentucky Department for Public Health, Russell County remains green, but neighboring Adair County turned yellow, indicating a medium level of community spread. The remainder of Russell County’s […]

Martin Scott Fillippinie, age 57 of Russell Springs

Friday, July 1 by Sean Hammond

Martin Scott Fillippinie, of Russell Springs, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Russell County Hospital. He was 57 years of age. Born on September 26, 1964, in Somerset, Kentucky, he was a […]

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Wilson says Russell County tourism strong over Independence Day weekend

46 new COVID cases reported in Russell County last week

Russell County native Steve Payne lands job at Cleveland State | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Christine McQueary, age 81, of Russell Springs

Russell County classified as at-risk county by Appalachian Regional Commission

Russell County Oil, LLC purchased by Somerset refining company

Barbara Ann Weir Stephens, age 80, of Russell Springs

Eloise Lawless Owens, age 79, of Russell Springs

Russell County remains green on COVID map; Adair, Taylor yellow

Martin Scott Fillippinie, age 57 of Russell Springs

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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