Russell County gas prices slightly lower than state average

Friday, April 7 by Zac Oakes

The average gas price in Russell County is slightly lower than the state average, according to data from AAA. The latest data shows the average price of gas in Russell County is $3.31, slightly lower […]

State police make arrest in fatal shooting case

Thursday, April 6 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police troopers have made an arrest involving a fatal shooting that took place near Jamestown Wednesday night. According to jail records, 18-year-old Alexander Maynard also known as Lee Maynard, was arrested by Kentucky […]

Lake Cumberland District, entire state in lowest level of COVID spread

Monday, April 3 by Derek Aaron

The 10-county Lake Cumberland District continues in the “green,” or low level of COVID-19 spread this week, and for the first time in a long time, the entire state of Kentucky is “green” this week, […]

Eli Fire Dept. training prop now complete; funded with state fire commission grant

Thursday, March 30 by Derek Aaron

The construction of the Eli Volunteer Fire Department’s training prop is now complete, according to fire department officials. The project was funded with awarded grant funds from the Kentucky Fire Commission. The prop was designed […]

State Dock ship store, fuel dock closed until Friday

Tuesday, March 21 by Derek Aaron

On Lake Cumberland, the ship store and fuel systems at State Dock will be closed until Friday. During this time, the dock is stocking the store and performing inventory and inspecting and performing routine maintenance […]

Adair Cattlemen’s Association approved for state funding

Monday, March 20 by Derek Aaron

In neighboring Adair County, the Adair County Cattlemen’s Association has been approved for $16,000 in funds to run a Youth Cost Share Program, according to the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board. The funding was part of […]

RCHS DECA students attend state conference

Friday, March 17 by Derek Aaron

Several Russell County High School DECA students recently attended the State Career Development Conference in Louisville. Shirley Velazquez Manriquez placed second in the Kentucky Entrepreneurship Testing, Olivia Scott finished fourth in Kentucky Marketing Testing, Breanna […]

KY Legislature bans skill games in state

Thursday, March 16 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Legislature passed a bill this week that would ban skill games or sometimes referred to as “gray machines” in the state. “Gray machines” are usually found in some restaurants and gas station convenience […]

With power back on, LC State Park reopens Friday

Friday, March 10 by Derek Aaron

After being without electricity and closed for nearly a week due to last Friday’s windstorm, Lake Cumberland State Resort Park reopens today. While the park did suffer a power outage and many downed trees and […]

January state unemployment numbers released; KY at 3.9%

Friday, March 10 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary January 2023 unemployment rate was 3.9 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The preliminary January 2023 jobless rate was unchanged […]

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Russell County gas prices slightly lower than state average

State police make arrest in fatal shooting case

Lake Cumberland District, entire state in lowest level of COVID spread

Eli Fire Dept. training prop now complete; funded with state fire commission grant

State Dock ship store, fuel dock closed until Friday

Adair Cattlemen’s Association approved for state funding

RCHS DECA students attend state conference

KY Legislature bans skill games in state

With power back on, LC State Park reopens Friday

January state unemployment numbers released; KY at 3.9%

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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