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Community blood drive is today

The Russell County Community Blood Drive takes place today. The blood drive will take place today from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room. Each donor will receive a $15 […]

School gets started in Russell County today

Today is the first day of school in Russell County. Teachers held their opening day yesterday to make final preparations for the new school year, and students return to the classroom for the first time […]

Bluegrass Festival continues today

The 20th annual Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival at the KOA Campground continues today. The music gets underway at 2 this afternoon with David Osborne and Friends, followed by C.F. Bailey & Shadow Ridge at 3:30, […]

Commodities to be distributed today

Today is the monthly commodity distribution, according to the Russell County Judge-Executive’s office Judge-Executive Randy Marcum and the Russell County Fiscal Court in conjunction with the Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland program, will be giving out […]

Hospital board to meet in special session today

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors will meet in special session today. The board will meet at 4 p.m. in the conference room at the hospital to select architectural and engineering services for the […]

Tourism Office hosting event today

The Russell County Tourism Office will be hosting an event today for the public. The Savor the Summer event is the first hosted by the tourism office, and offers food, shopping, and activities for children. […]

Community blood drive is today

The Russell County Community Blood Drive is today. Today’s blood drive will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room. Every donor will receive a $15 Walmart gift […]