Month: August 2023

The Russell County community blood drive is tomorrow. The drive will be held tomorrow in the South Kentucky RECC Community Room from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. One donor will win a $100 gift card […]

The Jamestown Police Department has a new officer. Jared Pierce has joined Jamestown Police as the city’s newest officer. Pierce has previously served with the Russell County Sheriff’s Department and graduated from the academy last […]

A new report shows that more than a quarter of Russell County residents have been diagnosed by a medical provider with depression. The data shows that an estimated 27 percent of Russell Countians have been […]

The Monticello City Council is looking at multiple options to raise revenue amid the city’s difficult financial situation. The council heard first readings on two ordinances: one that would increase in the insurance premium tax […]

Russell County 4-H members had a strong showing at the Kentucky State Fair. Jace Anderson received a blue ribbon in dish garden. Payton Aaron received a blue ribbon in soybeans and red ribbons in heritage […]

Data from the Kentucky Department for Public Health shows 51 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Russell County this month. That number includes only confirmed cases reported to the state health department. According to the […]