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Russell County reports 22 new COVID cases this week

The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 22 new COVID cases in Russell County this week, an increase from last week’s total of 18. Looking at other counties in the Lake Cumberland District, Taylor County […]

Fall burn ban still in effect for one more week

The Kentucky Division of Forestry has issued a reminder that the statewide fall burn ban is still in effect for one more week, ending Thursday, December 15th. No burning is currently allowed between 6 a.m. […]

Winter Weather Awareness Week underway

This week is Winter Weather Awareness Week in Kentucky. The winter season can bring many different hazards and impacts to the region and the National Weather Service uses Winter Weather Awareness week as a reminder […]

Christmas on the Square just one week away

The annual Russell County Celebrates Christmas on the Square in Jamestown will be taking place in just one week. The 6th annual event is scheduled for Friday, December 2 from 5-8 p.m. The event will […]

Russell County has 25 new COVID cases this week

The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 25 new COVID cases in Russell County this week, up from last week’s total of 16. The 25 cases are tied with neighboring Pulaski County for the most […]

American Education Week recognized locally

Russell County Judge-Executive Gary D. Robertson has signed a proclamation declaring this week American Education Week in Russell County. On hand for the signing was Middle Cumberland Education Association President Dr. Brooke Bartrug, Russell County […]