Branscum files for re-election to State House of Representatives

Monday, November 29 by Zac Oakes

Incumbent State Representative Josh Branscum has filed for re-election. Branscum is serving his first term as Representative in the 83rd District, which includes Russell, Cumberland and Clinton Counties, along with a portion of Pulaski County. […]

Russell County FFA competes in state contests

Tuesday, November 23 by Zac Oakes

Russell County FFA traveled to Murray State University for the Kentucky FFA State Horse Judging and Vet Science career development events. Callie Reynolds won the state high individual award for horse judging, beating almost 100 […]

Local gas prices lower than state average

Monday, November 22 by Zac Oakes

Gas prices in Russell County are lower than the state average and lower than many neighboring counties. The average price of gas in Russell County is $2.99 compared to a state average of $3.08 and […]

Former State Sen. Sara Beth Gregory files for Circuit Judge

Monday, November 15 by Zac Oakes

Former State Senator Sara Beth Gregory of Monticello filed on Friday as a candidate for the office of Circuit Judge for the 57 Judicial Circuit, which includes Russell and Wayne counties. Gregory currently serves as […]

Solar project gets go-ahead from state board

Thursday, November 4 by Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT- The Kentucky State Board on Electric Generation and Transmission Siting (Siting Board) has approved, with modifications and conditions, an application from Mt. Olive Creek Solar, LLC, to construct a 60-megawatt (MW) solar facility in […]

Russell County Marching Band finishes fourth at state competition

Monday, November 1 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Marching Band finished fourth in the state competition on Saturday. The band competed at semifinals at Boyle County High School Saturday afternoon, and their performance earned them a spot in […]

Russell County still in red on state dashboard, masks required in school next week

Friday, October 22 by Zac Oakes

Russell County is still red on the state dashboard for COVID-19 Incidence rate, meaning Russell County Schools will require masks next week. The incidence rate for Russell County on the state dashboard is 33.5 cases […]

Russell County Hospital eligible for new state loan program

Tuesday, October 12 by Zac Oakes

Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the Kentucky Rural Hospital Loan Program (KRHLP) is making $20 million in low-interest loans available to assist rural hospitals across the commonwealth. The funds administered will directly impact the 1.8 […]

Trautman finishes in top 40 at state tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, October 7 by Zac Oakes

Lady Laker Golfer McKenzie Trautman finished in the top 40 at the state golf tournament this week. Trautman finished tied for 39th overall with a two-day score of 168. She shot an 81 on the first day, followed by an 87 on day 2.

Golden graduates from state law enforcement training academy

Friday, October 1 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Ron Golden graduated from the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Basic Training Academy yesterday. Golden was part of Class 519 which included 24 law enforcement officers from across the […]

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Branscum files for re-election to State House of Representatives

Russell County FFA competes in state contests

Local gas prices lower than state average

Former State Sen. Sara Beth Gregory files for Circuit Judge

Solar project gets go-ahead from state board

Russell County Marching Band finishes fourth at state competition

Russell County still in red on state dashboard, masks required in school next week

Russell County Hospital eligible for new state loan program

Trautman finishes in top 40 at state tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Golden graduates from state law enforcement training academy

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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