Month: June 2024

The Russell County Fair continues today with a day full of events. The Dairy Show gets underway at 10 a.m. this morning, but more events get underway in the evening. The carnival will open at […]

The annual pageants at the Russell County Fair took place on Saturday. Morgan Loy was named Miss Russell County and Landree Button was named Miss Russell County Fair. Liz Bernard-Clark was named Mrs. Russell County […]

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

Several events took place over the weekend as the Russell County Fair got underway. In the horse show Friday night, local winners included: Remi Ballenger – Lead Line class Randa Ballenger – Western Pleasure Class […]

Body camera footage from an officer-involved shooting in Wayne County has been released by the sheriff’s office. A Wayne County grand jury last month cleared deputies Jerry Meadows and Jerry Coffey of any crimes in […]

Voter turnout in Russell County during the recent primary election was a little higher than some expected and surpassed the state average turnout. According to County Clerk Patti Glover, just over 19% of registered voters […]