Month: December 2022

Russell County and most of the Lake Cumberland district continue to stay in the green category, or low level of spread, on the latest COVID-19 map released by the Kentucky Department of Public Health. Neighboring […]

This week is Winter Weather Awareness Week in Kentucky. The winter season can bring many different hazards and impacts to the region and the National Weather Service uses Winter Weather Awareness week as a reminder […]

Taxpayers could see smaller tax refunds in 2023. The Internal Revenue Service says refunds could be smaller because taxpayers didn’t receive stimulus payments this tax year. Tax refunds are based on taxable income calculated by […]

Secretary of State Michael Adams has announced his office’s 2022 essay contest for students in grades 9-12, and slogan contest for students in grades 6-8. The winners will receive prizes and be honored in a […]

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department Board of Directors will be holding a district board of health meeting tomorrow. The meeting takes place at 6 p.m. at the Russell County Health Department, located at 211 […]

The number of children in Russell County who have been placed in foster care has taken a significant jump in recent years, according to a new report. New data released from Kentucky Youth Advocates shows […]