Year: 2023

The Russell County Lakers fell to the Marion County Knights in overtime in a Kentucky 2A, Section 4 tournament matchup Thursday night. The Knights came out on top 66-65 in overtime by knocking down a […]

RCMS Lakers sweep Casey County

The Russell County Middle School Lakers swept Casey County on Thursday. The 8th grade team won 41-10. The 7th grade won 36-26. The 6th grade team won 36-16.

Russell County has highest unemployment rate in area

Russell County’s latest unemployment rate comes in at 5.4 percent, the highest in the 10-county Lake Cumberland district. The unemployment rate in Russell County increased 0.1 percent from October to November, according to new data […]

Adair inmate charged after reportedly attempting to solicit murder through mail

An inmate at the Adair County Regional Jail is charged with attempting to solicit murder through a letter he tried to send from the jail. According to Kentucky State Police, Post 15 was contacted by […]

Local gas prices among highest in area

Gas prices in Russell County are among the highest in the area, according to AAA’s gas price tracker. The average price of gas in Russell County sits at $2.96. Looking at neighboring counties, Clinton County […]

Somerset woman reportedly threatens to kill doctor, stole a funeral home van

A Somerset woman is facing several charges after she reportedly brandished a pistol at an eye doctor’s office, threatened to kill a doctor, and stole a funeral home van. According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s […]

29 local students on Dean’s List at LWC

A total of 29 Russell County students were named to the Dean’s List at Lindsey Wilson College for the Fall 2022 semester. Those students were: Aquinna Allen Jayln Loy Juliah Bault Taylor Beicher Nicholas Blakey […]

RC Schools looking for bus drivers

The next school bus driver training class will be starting soon and the Russell County School District is looking to add additional drivers, according to Superintendent Michael Ford. If you know anyone that might be […]

South KY RECC warns of scammers

South Kentucky RECC sent out a message earlier this week, notifying members that scammers were calling RECC customers in the area. Officials with South KY RECC say if anyone calls and demands payment or says […]

Lakers take on Marion County in 2A tournament

January 5, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers will be on the road tonight, taking on the Marion County Knights. The Lakers and the Knights will go head-to-head in a Kentucky 2A – Section 4 matchup. The Lakers enter […]