Branscum discusses state income tax decrease bill

Tuesday, January 14 by Zac Oakes

Last week, the Kentucky House of Representatives passed House Bill 1, which would lower the state income tax from 4 percent to 3.5 percent. Representative Josh Branscum, a co-sponsor of the bill, was on Community […]

Pratt finishes 4th runner-up in state Distinguished Young Woman contest

Tuesday, January 14 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Emmy Pratt finished 4th runner-up in the Kentucky Distinguished Young Woman contest over the weekend. Pratt was named the Russell County Distinguished Young Woman back in the fall and competed in the state […]

First steps taken in Frankfort to lower state income tax

Thursday, January 9 by Zac Oakes

The state income tax could drop by another half-percent. The Kentucky House Appropriations and Revenue Committee started the process of reducing the state income tax from 4% to 3.5% yesterday by approving House Bill 1 […]

Local gas prices remain lower than most neighboring counties and state average

Wednesday, December 4 by Zac Oakes

Local gas prices remain lower than most neighboring counties, and come in lower than the state average. The average price of gas in Russell County comes in at $2.70 per gallon, according to AAA. Of […]

State Police arrest Florida man

Friday, November 29 by Zac Oakes

A Florida man was arrested locally by Kentucky State Police yesterday afternoon. According to reports, 64-year-old Dwayne Creasman of Fort Pierce, Florida, was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of […]

State Farm partnering with RCPL to stock Comfort Cabinets

Tuesday, November 26 by Zac Oakes

Lindsey Wilson Gosser – State Farm is partnering with Russell County Public Library to help stock the comfort cabinets at the library. These comfort cabinets provide basic hygiene items in the restrooms at the library […]

Secretary of State Adams speaks to RC Chamber

Wednesday, November 20 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams was the guest speaker at yesterday’s Chamber of Commerce meeting. Adams focused much of his presentation on his office’s role with elections, and said he’s particularly proud of implementing […]

Secretary of State Adams to speak at Chamber meeting today

Tuesday, November 19 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams will be the guest speaker at today’s meeting of the Russell County Chamber of Commerce. The chamber will hold its monthly meeting and lunch beginning at noon at the […]

Local gas prices remain lower than state, national average

Thursday, November 14 by Zac Oakes

Local gas prices remain lower than state average. The average price of gas in Russell County, according to AAA, comes in at $2.71 although prices have trended upward to $2.75 this week. The state average […]

State lawmakers considering school cell phone policy

Tuesday, November 12 by Zac Oakes

State lawmakers are considering enacting a statewide policy for cell phones in schools. Lawmakers heard from well-known researchers and school administrators during a meeting of the interim recently to discuss the impact of cell phones […]

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Branscum discusses state income tax decrease bill

Pratt finishes 4th runner-up in state Distinguished Young Woman contest

First steps taken in Frankfort to lower state income tax

Local gas prices remain lower than most neighboring counties and state average

State Police arrest Florida man

State Farm partnering with RCPL to stock Comfort Cabinets

Secretary of State Adams speaks to RC Chamber

Secretary of State Adams to speak at Chamber meeting today

Local gas prices remain lower than state, national average

State lawmakers considering school cell phone policy

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

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