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Jamestown Teen Crowned Miss Green County...

Shelbie Danielle Pettey, the 17 year old daughter of James and Michelle Pettey of Jamestown, was crowd Miss Green County Fair Monday night, June 13th.  Shelbie is a senior at Russell County High School.  She will be completing in the Miss Kentucky County Fair in...

“I Be Cruising” Wins Russell...

"Roundin' The Final Turn and Headin' For The Finish Line" An afternoon of horse racing Saturday, the final day of the 2011 Jaycee’s fair, culminated with the Russell County Derby.  The one mile thoroughbred race was won by “I Be Cruising” with a time of 1 min, 37 1/5 seconds.  “I Be Cruising” was ridden by Everett Peralta and is owned by...

RC FAIR HOSTS WRESTLING AND ATV RACES...

Thursday evening at the Russell County Jaycee Fair provided families and friends the opportunity to watch not only ATV races, but also wrestling with ringside seats.  The Ohio Valley Wrestling organization was in town, and brought six of its wrestlers for a match at the fairgrounds.  Also busy throughout the night was the Floral Hall Exhibit, with winners ribbons awarded and on...

LAWN MOWERS, CAGE FIGHTS, AND FUN AT RC ...

Wednesday evening’s activities at the 2011 Jaycee Fair included the carnival, lawn mower pulls, and cage fighting.  All drew large crowds to the fair, as did the numerous food vendors and local business booths.  The floral hall is currently open, with the winner’s ribbons proudly displayed on prize earning entries.  Stop by the fairgrounds this evening for ATV races and...

MORE DERBIES AND MORE FUN AT RC JAYCEE F...

Tuesday night’s activities at the Russell County Jaycee Fair began with the mule pulls at 5 pm and the lawn mower and small car demolition derby at 7 pm.  Also going on throughout the evening were wood carving showcases.  The carnival was open yet again for families, friends and children of all ages. Click Here for Photos from the RC Jaycee Fair (photos by Alex Hoover,...

CARNIVAL AND TALENT CLASSIC AT RC FAIR...

The Russell County Jaycee’s Fair had a busy Monday evening with the opening of the carnival, the Coca-Cola Talent Classic, as well as the truck pull.  Families and friends enjoyed the Belle City Carnival last evening with rides, games and fellowship in the midway. The results for the Russell County Fair Truck Pull, Local Class, are as follows:  first place, Josh Campbell of...

RSFBC ROCKS FOR BIBLE SCHOOL...

To kick off their vacation bible school “Backstage with the Bible,” Russell Springs First Baptist and its youth hosted a Christian rock concert on Sunday evening at the Russell County Fair Grounds.  “Live Fish,” a Christian rock group from Somerset, performed with their own original music and some more modern versions of classic bible school songs and...

House Republican Floor Leader at work du...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 25, 2011) – House Republican Floor Leader Jeff Hoover, R-Jamestown (83rd District) works in his office at the Kentucky State Capitol while watching the Senate vote on House Bill 1 during the 2011 Extraordinary Session on Thursday, March 24, 2011. (Photo courtesy Kentucky House Republican Caucus/LRC Public...

Excellence In Entrepreneurship Awards at...

Hannah Lake, a sophomore at Somerset High School and a member of the first-place winning team of The Center for Rural Development’s summer 2010 Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute (ELI) Business Concept Competition was recognized at the 2010 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards (EIEA) program on Sept. 13 at The Center in Somerset for the group’s efforts to create a...

SPS Car Show Benefits RCH Auxiliary...

The 2nd annual Stephens’ Pipe & Steel car show was held Saturday, August 14th at the former Houchens Market building on Lakeway Drive in Russell Springs.  Proceeds from the event were given to the Russell County Hospital’s Auxiliary to help fund the many services the all-volunteer group provides at the local hospital.  More than 75 classic vehicles were on public...

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