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Local gas prices slightly below state average

Local gas prices are slightly below state average as we wrap up the Christmas holiday. According to AAA, the average price of gas in Russell County is $2.50/gallon with the state average being $2.52. Most […]

Lake level to be slightly lower this week

In response to cold temperatures coupled with the recent dry conditions, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is actively managing several lakes across the Cumberland River Basin over the next several days to […]

Russell County unemployment rate goes up slightly

Russell County saw its unemployment rise slightly last month compared to the year prior. Last month, Russell County’s unemployment rate came in at 5.4 percent. That’s up slightly from May 2023 when Russell County’s unemployment […]

Lake level just slightly lower than recent years

Water levels are slightly lower at Lake Cumberland than in previous years. Yesterday, water levels at Lake Cumberland came in at about 687 feet. That is about 5 feet lower than at this same time […]

COVID cases rise slightly this week

The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 13 new COVID cases in Russell County this week, a slight increase from last week’s total of 11. The numbers were delayed this week due to the New […]

School attendance dips slightly Tuesday

A look at Russell County school attendance numbers for Tuesday shows attendance dipped slightly from Monday’s attendance. Districtwide, attendance was at 90.4 percent Tuesday, down from 92.3 percent reported on Monday. Salem Elementary at 88.9 […]