Month: March 2024

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team came away with a big victory in the first district game of the season, defeating Monroe County by a score of 26-5. Several different players got in on […]

U.S. Rep Comer holds field hearing in Russell County

U.S. Representative James Comer was in Russell County today, along with several individuals from across the country, holding a field hearing to learn more about what Comer called inconsistent fees levied by the U.S. Army […]

Lakers win in Myrtle Beach

The Laker Baseball team picked up a win at the Ripken Experience in Myrtle Beach yesterday. The Lakers defeated the Tennessee Vikings by a score of 10-3 yesterday. Owen Loy led the Lakers with 3 […]

Closings for Good Friday

In observe of Good Friday, some local offices will be closing early. The Russell County Courthouse will close at noon today, but the Russell County Clerk’s Office will be closed all-day today in observance of […]

RCMS Lady Laker Soccer defeats South Laurel

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Soccer team defeated South Laurel last night by a score of 5-2. Addison Coffey scored 4 goals for Russell County, and Jayde Lawless added another goal. Lawless, Bella […]

Lady Laker Softball to play first district game of the season this evening

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team will play its first district game of the season as the Lady Lakers go on the road for a matchup with Monroe County this evening. This evening’s matchup […]

Man charged in Montpelier murder allegedly assaulted jail staff

A man facing a murder charge in the Adair County Regional Jail is now facing multiple assault charges as well after allegedly attacking jail staff. According to police, officers were called out at around 6 […]

Rodney Woods reportedly let go as Wayne County Basketball coach

A well-known high school basketball coach in the area and across the state has reportedly been let go. Wayne County High School Boys Basketball coach Rodney Woods has reportedly been removed as head coach of […]

Jamestown Elementary School beginning principal search

Jamestown Elementary School’s principal search is underway. Former principal Diane Blankenship retired at the end of 2023, and Rene Gossage has been serving as the school’s interim principal since then. ussell County Middle School’s School-Based […]

County announces annual Free Trash Disposal Day

The Russell County Fiscal Court announced the annual Free Trash Disposal Day. This year’s event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 17. Free Trash Disposal Day will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the […]