SEED Academy expected to be finished early next year

Wednesday, November 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education heard an update from Superintendent Michael Ford at this week’s board meeting about the SEED Academy. The regional agritech training center will feature 19,147 square feet of space, including labs, […]

Several local candidates file to run for office next year

Wednesday, November 5 by Zac Oakes

Several local candidates filed to run for office next year. Judge-Executive Randy Marcum filed for reelection, as did Sheriff Derek Polston, County Attorney Kevin Shearer, Jailer Bobby Dunbar, Coroner Mark Coots, PVA Tim Popplewell and […]

School district beginning to plan calendar for next school year

Monday, October 27 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County School District is in the beginning stages of planning next year’s school calendar. At last week’s board of education meeting, the board approved the creation of a calendar committee. This committee includes […]

Number of reported deer collisions locally increased last year

Thursday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

The number of reported deer collisions in Russell County increased last year and was the highest in at least the last four years. There were 24 reported deer collisions in Russell County last year, up […]

Russell Springs Fire Department has responded to more than 350 calls this year

Tuesday, October 14 by Zac Oakes

It’s been a busy year for the Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department. At last week’s city council meeting, Fire Chief Bobby Johnson reported the department has responded to more than 350 calls this year. Last […]

Otega Oweh could make big jump in Year 2 at Kentucky

Tuesday, October 14 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Otega Oweh came into last season at Kentucky with no big expectations being placed on him. He comes into his second season at UK being projected as a potential SEC Player of […]

Russell County Public Library had nearly 38,000 visitors last year

Wednesday, September 17 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Library continues to be a busy place. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield said the library recently compiled numbers for its 2024-2025 annual report and said the library had nearly 38,000 visitors last year. The […]

Donors at this month’s blood drive could win free groceries for a year

Wednesday, August 13 by Zac Oakes

LEXINGTON, Ky. – With rising costs, imagine not having to pay for groceries for an entire year. That dream will become a reality for one Kentucky Blood Center donor just by donating blood. KBC’s […]

Wolford discusses bus routes as new school year is on the horizon

Tuesday, August 12 by Zac Oakes

Students return to the classroom tomorrow in Russell County, and that means school buses will be out on roadways across the county. Russell County Schools Transportation Director Eric Wolford said the school district has 50 […]

Jamestown planning to host Jeep event later this year

Wednesday, August 6 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council met in special session yesterday to discuss a possible Jeep event later this year. Representatives from the 606 Jeepin Association based out of Somerset and other Jeep enthusiasts from the community […]

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SEED Academy expected to be finished early next year

Several local candidates file to run for office next year

School district beginning to plan calendar for next school year

Number of reported deer collisions locally increased last year

Russell Springs Fire Department has responded to more than 350 calls this year

Otega Oweh could make big jump in Year 2 at Kentucky

Russell County Public Library had nearly 38,000 visitors last year

Donors at this month’s blood drive could win free groceries for a year

Wolford discusses bus routes as new school year is on the horizon

Jamestown planning to host Jeep event later this year

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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