Month: May 2023

The Russell County Board of Education tackled the annual salary schedule at last night’s meeting with the board unanimously approving raises for instructional aides. The board approved raises for instructional assistants with 15 years of […]

Following the Friday night drowning of a Pulaski County teen who was a passenger in a car that inadvertently drove into Lake Cumberland where Clifty Creek Road meets the water, questions have come about regarding […]

The Eli Volunteer Fire Department has some new equipment courtesy of a grant from the Kentucky Fire Commission. The new equipment includes a cutting tool used in rescue operations, an AED device, and a multi-gas […]

Time is running out for local youth to sign up for the Russell County stop on University of Kentucky head basketball coach John Calipari’s satellite camp tour. The camp will take place this coming Saturday, […]

Today is the final day to vote for Lake Cumberland as Kentucky’s “Best Water Tourism Spot” as part of Kentucky Living’s 14th annual Best in Kentucky awards. Lake Cumberland is facing off against Green River […]

Anglers are reminded to check the 2023-24 Kentucky Fishing and Boating Guide before wetting a line this season.​​ A new 15-inch minimum size limit for smallmouth bass in the upper reaches of the Cumberland, Barren, […]

Russell County’s Sharon York has been named Foster Parent of the Year by the Kentucky Department for Community Based Services for the Cumberland Service Region. The department recognizes foster parents from each of its 9 […]

The Joseph Smith Hays Memorial Pool at the Russell Springs City Park is open for the summer. The pool opened over the holiday weekend to the public. Daily entry is $5 per person with children […]