Pulaski County man sentenced to 45 years for 2021 murder

Tuesday, June 13 by Zac Oakes

A Pulaski County man was sentenced to 45 years in prison in connection with a 2021 murder. According to Commonwealth’s Attorney David Dalton, 35-year-old Jesse R. Roberts of Eubank was sentenced late last week in […]

Three years since COVID-19 first confirmed in KY

Friday, March 10 by Derek Aaron

This week marked three years since the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Kentucky. The first confirmed COVID case in Kentucky was March 6, 2020, although it is widely believed there were infections in the […]

House committee revisits last year’s unemployment system overhaul

Friday, February 17 by Derek Aaron

The House Economic Development and Workforce Investment Committee advanced legislation Thursday to make some updates to the state’s unemployment system. In 2022, the Kentucky General Assembly approved House Bill 4, which changed the length of […]

With final boat show of season underway, tourist commission gets to work on next year’s budget

Thursday, February 16 by Derek Aaron

Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission Executive Director Danielle Wilson is heading to her final boat show of the winter today to champion for tourists to spend their vacation time on Lake Cumberland. Wilson spoke with WJRS […]

Taylor County man sentenced to nearly 5 years in federal prison

Wednesday, February 8 by Derek Aaron

A Taylor County man was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison followed by a 3-year term of supervised release earlier this week for illegally possessing two firearms in nearby Campbellsville. According to court documents, […]

Countywide deer harvest surpasses last year’s total

Friday, January 20 by Derek Aaron

With the 2022-23 whitetail deer season coming to a close earlier this week, total harvest results from this past season have been released by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. In Russell County, hunters […]

Notable closings for New Year’s holiday

Friday, December 30 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Courthouse, the Russell County Circuit Clerk’s Office, and the city hall in Russell Springs will be closed today, Friday, December 30th and Monday, January 2nd, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. […]

Multiple water leaks reported at State Park; New Year’s Eve event canceled

Friday, December 30 by Zac Oakes

According to officials at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, several water leaks have been reported in various areas of the park grounds. The leaks have prompted park officials to cancel a planned New Year’s Eve […]

Deadline to change party affiliation for next year’s primary election coming up

Friday, December 30 by Zac Oakes

Voters who wish to change their political party before the May primary elections are running out of time to do so. The deadline to change political parties for the change to be in effect for […]

School board holds first reading on next year’s calendar

Friday, December 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education held its first reading of the 2023-2024 school calendar this week. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said the calendar closely resembles this year’s school calendar.

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Pulaski County man sentenced to 45 years for 2021 murder

Three years since COVID-19 first confirmed in KY

House committee revisits last year’s unemployment system overhaul

With final boat show of season underway, tourist commission gets to work on next year’s budget

Taylor County man sentenced to nearly 5 years in federal prison

Countywide deer harvest surpasses last year’s total

Notable closings for New Year’s holiday

Multiple water leaks reported at State Park; New Year’s Eve event canceled

Deadline to change party affiliation for next year’s primary election coming up

School board holds first reading on next year’s calendar

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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