Month: June 2021

Ernest Robertson graduated high school in Russell County in 1947. Just three years later, he enlisted in the U.S. Army to fight in the Korean War. While there, he was wounded in combat and taken […]

Two people were arrested by Russell Springs Police Tuesday night. David A. Wisdom, 33, was arrested and charged with driving on a DUI-suspended license second offense, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a […]

Russell County High School is seeking input from faculty, staff, parents, and community members as the school’s SBDM council searches for the school’s next principal. A survey can be found here that people can access […]

The Russell County Board of Education is moving forward with implementation of Senate Bill 128, which provides students with a supplemental year to make up for learning loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board […]

Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar said it’s not uncommon for inmates working on litter patrol to find unusual objects along roadways while working. But Tuesday morning, an inmate at the Russell County Detention Center found […]

A ceremony to honor a local veteran who passed away in the Korean War will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Russell County Public Library. Ernest Clifford Robertson died in the Korean […]

Frankfort, KY. (June 21, 2021) — Kentucky State Police (KSP) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers will be participating in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Operation SafeDRIVE (Distracted Reckless Impaired Visibility Enforcement) from June 22-24. This […]

Storms rolling through the area Monday afternoon produced power outages and knocked down trees in various parts of the county. South Kentucky RECC reported hundreds of power outages across the county, particularly in the Jamestown […]

Several personnel changes were announced at the Russell County Board of Education meeting. Darren Gossage – retiring as RCHS Principal effective July 31 Bethany Baird – retiring as Director of Curriculum/Instruction and State Programs effective […]