Month: June 2024

Russell County native Robert Bradshaw has been named the Somerset Community College Health Sciences Student of the Month. Bradshaw has been a volunteer firefighter with the Eli Fire Department since 2014 and currently works for […]

Several local students were named to the Dean’s List at Western Kentucky University. Those local students achieving this academic honor were: Natalie E. Hart Nikolas S. Wells Jaxon B. Popplewell Camden M. Carpenter Katelin M. […]

The City of Jamestown is issuing a notice regarding items at the city cemetery. According to a release from the city, on June 18, all items not attached to headstones or on shepherds hooks will […]

Two new deputies have joined the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston announced yesterday the addition of Devin Blakey and Stone Bolin to the sheriff’s office. The two new deputies will train […]

Several local students were named to the President’s List at Western Kentucky University for the Spring 2024 semester. Those local students were: Sara M. Grider Christian Rara Alex B. Gaskin Lauren B. Bowman Rachel R. […]

The candidate filing deadline for this November’s general election is today. Those interested in filing for school board in districts 1, 3, and 5; city council, and the soil and water conservation board have until […]

Two arrests were made by local law enforcement yesterday. According to reports, 27-year-old Jordan Grant of Columbia was arrested yesterday afternoon at around 4 p.m. by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office yesterday and charged with […]

Events continue today at the Russell County Jaycees Fair. Floral Hall entry check-ins get underway at 8 this morning. The carnival will open at 6 tonight, and then at 7, the rodeo will get underway […]