Month: December 2023

Russell County saw a slight dip in unemployment in October, according to new data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics. Russell County’s unemployment rate in October was 4.7 percent, down from 4.9 percent in October […]

The annual Russell County Celebrates Christmas on the Square in Jamestown is set to take place tonight from 5-8 p.m. The event will include the annual lighting of the community Christmas tree, several local vendors, […]

State Rep. Josh Branscum has filed for reelection to his seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives. Branscum, from Russell Springs, represents District 83 which includes Russell County, Clinton County, and part of Pulaski County. […]

November was the second-driest month of the year in Russell County. According to data from the local mesonet site, Russell County received just 1.5 inches of rain last month, the second-lowest total of the year […]

A Somerset man accused of murdering his father and grandfather, and injuring his grandmother about three weeks ago, was in court yesterday for an extradition hearing. Austin Prather waived his right to extradition during yesterday’s […]