Kentucky’s outdoor burning ban goes into effect October 1st. The state’s outdoor burning law (KRS149.400) prohibits burning between the hours of 6am and 6pm local time, if the fire is within 150 feet […]
The Russell County Laker football team, coming off their first win of the season last week over East Jessamine, went on the road Friday night to Campbellsville for a matchup against district opponent Taylor County. […]
By LARRY VAUGHT Before the season started senior linebacker JJ Weaver didn’t mind the comparisons to UK linebacker Josh Allen, the 2018 national defensive player of the year. Like Weaver, Allen turned down a chance […]
The Lady Laker Volleyball team and the Laker Soccer team won big on their respective senior nights. The Lady Laker Volleyball team took down Monroe County 3-0 in district competition, completing a regular season sweep […]
Where are people moving into Russell County moving from? According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, those moving to Russell County come from across the commonwealth and several from different states. The county most […]
The Russell County High School Soccer teams will play in 16th District Championships tomorrow in Clinton County. With both teams having swept their district opponents in the regular season, both the Lakers and Lady Lakers […]
The jury in the case of the Commonwealth of Kentucky vs Harold Michael Milam found him not guilty yesterday on the charge of sexual abuse first degree, but could not reach a verdict on the […]
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to adjust to be able to move forward with its mission to serve the public. The sheriff’s department recently lost two deputies in the last week with the […]
Play Mart Inc., an industry leader in recycled plastic play systems, is adding a $1.7 million investment in the company’s current operation in neighboring Pulaski County, creating 10 new full-time jobs. The project includes expanding […]
A tank company with locations in four different states is set to build a new location in neighboring Adair County. Phillips Tank and Structure, a nationwide tank construction contractor with locations in Pennsylvania, California, Hawaii […]