Month: August 2021

Kentucky State Police arrested a Russell Springs woman Monday evening. Jeanine Roy, age 50, was arrested by Kentucky State Police and charged with assault fourth degree minor injury, operating a motor vehicle under the influence […]

Charles Roy Grider, age 84, of Jamestown

Charles Roy Grider, 84, of Jamestown, KY, passed away Saturday, August28th, at his residence. Charles was born in Jamestown, KY on June 19, 1937, a son of the late Eunice (Dunbar) and Vernon Cyrus Grider. […]

Marie Kelly George, age 83, of Russell Springs

Marie Kelly George, of Russell Springs, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Russell County Hospital. She was 83 years of age. Born on September 4, 1937, in Adair County, she was a daughter […]

Mt. Olive Solar Farm public hearing postponed again

The Kentucky Public Service Commission has again postponed the public hearing for the Mt. Olive Creek Solar project. The public hearing was set to be Tuesday, Aug. 31, but has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Sept. […]

Laker Golf team had strong showings last weekend

The Laker Golf team had a busy, but successful weekend this past weekend. The varsity team competed in two invitationals over the weekend, playing Saturday in the Franklin Simpson shootout at Franklin Country Club. Junior […]

KSP releases more details on Sunday arrest

On August 29th, at approximately 10:25 p.m., Trooper Austin Cornett was conducting a traffic safety check on Highway 80 and Owenstown School Road when he came in contact with 49-year-old Daniel Nelson of Russell Springs. […]

RC Schools going virtual rest of the week

Russell County Schools will be going virtual the rest of the week using NTI days through Friday, Sept. 3. Superintendent Michael Ford said too many school staff are out sick and the district has a […]

Argle Coffee Meeks, age 85, of Windsor

Argle Coffee Meeks, age 85, of Windsor, KY passed away Thursday, August 26 2021 at Casey County Hospital. He was born on Monday, January 13 1936, in Liberty, Ky. He was the son of: Mother […]

Remnants of Ida to bring Heavy Rainfall to the Area

Good Monday morning, everyone! Hurricane Ida made landfall yesterday as powerful Category 4 in Louisiana. This morning, Ida has been downgraded to a Tropical Storm and will more than likely drop to a Tropical Depression […]

Casey County schools to use NTI days this week

August 29, 2021 Zac Oakes

Casey County Schools are among multiple school districts that have either closed completely or are utilizing NTI (non-traditional instruction) days with significant increases in COVID-19 cases occurring. Casey County will use NTI days this week […]