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Spring wildfire hazard season is here

The spring wildfire hazard season is here. Spring fire season began last week and runs through April 30th, according to the Kentucky Division of Forestry.. There is to be no burning except between the hours […]

Hires for principals at JES, RCMS expected in late spring

The Russell County Board of Education met in special session yesterday afternoon. The board approved a contract for interim middle school principal Keith Ellis at the meeting. While Ellis serves in the interim, Superintendent Michael […]

County planning Easter egg hunt this spring

The county is planning for an Easter egg hunt event this spring. Easter falls on March 31st this year, and the fiscal court voted at last night’s meeting to move forward with plans to have […]

SCC announces Spring 2023 President’s List

Somerset Community College has announced their President’s List for the Spring 2023 semester. Those from Russell County on the list include: Matthew Carpenter Lukus Chaney John Conner Lacey Day Jonathon Garrison Andrew Gray Haley Hatfield […]

SCC names Dean’s List for Spring 2023 semester

Somerset Community College has announced their Dean’s List for the Spring 2023 semester. Those from Russell County on the list include: Nicholas Aaron Lauren Adkins Nathalie Andraca Emma Asman Seth Bennett Trenton Bennett Chase Burton […]