Obituaries
Dale Wethington, age 71, of Casey County
Dale Wethington, of Clementsville, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Casey County. He was 71. Born on March 1, 1952, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Joseph C. […]
Month: July 2023
Local Sports
UK Football Defensive Coordinator Brad White Ready for Another Season
By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky’s defense has been among the best in the Southeastern Conference under defensive coordinator Brad White and defensive line coach Anwar Stewart says he’s a joy to work for. “He’s very smart […]
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Russell County 10U Baseball team wins state championship in Greensburg
The Russell County 10U Baseball team won the Cal Ripken 10-year-old state championship yesterday. The team celebrated with a parade through Russell Springs and Jamestown yesterday evening. The 10U baseball team is coached by Josh […]
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Annual 127 Yard Sale coming up soon
The annual 127 yard sale is coming up soon, with thousands of visitors expected to make their way through Russell County. The yard sale will take place in about 3 weeks, with the event scheduled […]
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Fiscal court to meet this evening
The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The court is set to transfer funds to the tourism board and emergency shelter funds, as well as discuss the extension office’s […]
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Nightly closures of Columbia square set to begin tomorrow
Work is set to begin on removing the wings from the old courthouse in Columbia, so the transportation cabinet will be closing the square to traffic each night for a week. According to transportation officials, […]
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Cumberland County woman charged after multiple overdoses at Adair County Jail
A Cumberland County woman was charged after two inmates overdosed at the Adair County Regional Jail late last week. According to Columbia Police, 43-year-old Crystal Ashcraft was charged last Thursday with two counts of wanton […]
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Monticello man arrested after reportedly providing teen with moonshine at Wayne County Fair
A Monticello man was arrested over the weekend after reportedly providing a teenager with moonshine at the Wayne County Fair. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, 45-year-old Michael Hanna gave a 17-year-old moonshine late […]
Obituaries
Marcella Marie Johnson Ballenger, age 65, of Russell Springs
Marcella Marie Johnson Ballenger, of Russell Springs, passed away at her home on Friday, July 7, 2023. She was 65 years of age. Born July 19, 1957, in Columbia, she was a daughter of the […]
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Local gas prices see slight dip
Local gas prices have seen a noticeable dip over the last three weeks. Three weeks ago, the average price of gas in Russell County was $3.37. According to AAA, the average price of gas in […]