MacDougall graduates from Public Safety Dispatch Academy

Tuesday, June 30 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County emergency dispatcher is one of 17 graduates from Class 172 at the Department of Criminal Justice Training’s (DOCJT) Public Safety Dispatch Academy. Madison Mae MacDougall from Russell County E-911 was among the […]

Carnes receives Safety Professional of the Year award

Monday, February 23 by Zac Oakes

From Branscum Construction Russell Springs, Kentucky — Anthony Carnes, Director of Safety for Branscum Construction Company, Inc., has been honored as the Safety Professional of the Year by the Associated General Contractors of Kentucky (AGC […]

Defensive coordinator Jay Bateman immediately made a big impression on UK safety Ty Bryant | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 12 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Keeping safety Ty Bryant at Kentucky for his senior season was a priority for new UK coach Will Stein and defensive coordinator Jay Bateman. “Getting recruited out of high school was one thing. With his new NIL and transfer portal it... Read More.

Safety Ty Bryant not only led UK in tackles and interceptions last season but he also earned academic honors for the second straight year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 13 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Junior safety Ty Bryant was one of four Kentucky football players named to the Division I Academic All-District team by the College Sports Communicators. It was his second straight year to make the team which requires at least a 3.50 grade-point... Read More.

JES Principal Smith proud of school’s improvement on school climate and safety assessment

Wednesday, December 3 by Zac Oakes

In the latest round of data from last year’s state assessment, Jamestown Elementary School saw improvements in the school climate and safety survey. Jamestown Elementary Principal Zach Smith was a guest on Community Conversation on […]

Russell County Schools earn high marks on school climate and safety survey

Friday, November 21 by Zac Oakes

The release of state assessment results for Russell County Schools also included results from a student survey about school climate and safety. Russell County Schools earned high marks in the school climate and safety survey, […]

October Marks Pedestrian Safety Month in Kentucky

Friday, October 3 by Sean Hammond

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and Kentuckians are reminded to do their part in protecting all who use our roadways. As daylight hours shorten in the coming weeks, drivers and pedestrians are encouraged to […]

KSP Traffic Safety Checkpoints

Thursday, October 2 by Sean Hammond

Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Russell and surrounding counties. These checkpoints will be conducted as part of Post 15’s highway safety […]

Farm Safety Day held last Friday

Monday, September 8 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Farm Safety Day was held last Friday, September 5, at the Russell County Fairgrounds. Approximately 240 third-grade students, 40 teachers and numerous community volunteers attended this event. The goals for the safety program […]

Ford emphasizing importance of bus safety ahead of new school year

Wednesday, August 6 by Zac Oakes

As the beginning of the new school year draws closer, drivers are being reminded about school bus safety. One of the key things Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford is emphasizing ahead of the new […]

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MacDougall graduates from Public Safety Dispatch Academy

Carnes receives Safety Professional of the Year award

Defensive coordinator Jay Bateman immediately made a big impression on UK safety Ty Bryant | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Safety Ty Bryant not only led UK in tackles and interceptions last season but he also earned academic honors for the second straight year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

JES Principal Smith proud of school’s improvement on school climate and safety assessment

Russell County Schools earn high marks on school climate and safety survey

October Marks Pedestrian Safety Month in Kentucky

KSP Traffic Safety Checkpoints

Farm Safety Day held last Friday

Ford emphasizing importance of bus safety ahead of new school 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