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Heat advisory remains in effect today

A heat advisory remains in effect today as temperatures will be in the mid-to-high 90s with heat index values are expected to be over 100. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to […]

School board to meet in special session today

The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session today. The board is expected to discuss the athletic facilities upgrade which revolves around a scoreboard at the football field, as well as approve […]

Community blood drive is today

The Russell County Community Blood Drive is taking place today from 11:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment, visit kybloodcenter.org. […]

School Board to hold two meetings today

The Russell County Board of Education will hold two meetings today. The board will meet first at 3:30 p.m. to discuss renovations at the Old Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center as well as the renovations […]

Commodities to be given away today

Judge-Executive Randy Marcum and the Russell County Fiscal Court, in conjunction with the Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland program, will be distributing commodities at the Russell County Fairgrounds today. Distribution begins at 11 a.m. until all […]

Fiscal court to meet in special session today

The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet in special session today. The court will discuss the magisterial redistricting plan, a position for grant/writing and communications, as well as an animal grant, and fund transfers. The […]

School board to meet at noon today

The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session today for its end-of-fiscal year meeting. The board is set to provide its annual evaluation of Superintendent Michael Ford as well as discuss a […]

Lake Cumberland State Park reopening today

Lake Cumberland State Park will reopen today following the weekend storms. All amenities, outdoor pool, and food service will be operating on normal hours, according to park officials. The park was closed Monday, Tuesday, and […]