The Russell County Public Library is helping local students build their skills—and their confidence—through its free “Homework Help” program. The program has been offered for the past several school years, with participation continuing to grow. […]

The Adair County Sheriff’s Department responded to 951 calls to 911 during August, according to the agency’s monthly activity report released by Sheriff Gary Roy. Deputies served 76 arrest warrants, opened four criminal cases and […]

Kentucky State Police arrested a Wayne County man Sunday afternoon following the execution of a search warrant at a Monticello residence. Trooper Derrick Dennis obtained a warrant for a home on Elm Street in Monticello […]

The Columbia Police Department responded to 828 calls for service and public contacts during August. According to Chief Evan Burton, Columbia Police Officers issued 50 citations, provided 16 motorist assists and conducted seven escorts. Officers […]

The City of Albany has been awarded a federal grant totaling more than $24,000,000 for construction of a new water treatment plant. Mayor James Bray announced the $24,800,000 grant Wednesday morning. The funding was awarded […]

A traffic stop Monday evening in Casey County led to the arrest of a Liberty woman on multiple charges. According to court records, Deputy Jamie Smallwood stopped a vehicle for having no visible license plate […]

The Russell County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting is just over a week away. This year’s meeting will be held Thursday, September 10th, at the Russell County Fairgrounds, beginning at 6 p.m.     That was […]

First National Bank of Russell Springs is warning customers about scammers who are spoofing local bank phone numbers in an effort to steal personal and financial information. Bank officials say caller ID can be faked, […]

Extreme heat can turn a parked vehicle deadly within minutes There is no safe amount of time to leave a child or pet alone in a parked vehicle. On a sunny day, the vehicle acts […]