Month: August 2024

Three people were reportedly flown out from a two-vehicle wreck that occurred on the 127 Bypass last night. According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred just before 8:15 last night at the […]

Local emergency crews and helicopters were called out to two car wreck scenes last night. Crews were called out to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 92, also known as Esto Road, and […]

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors approved an architectural firm for its upcoming renovation/expansion project. The hospital board held a special-called meeting yesterday to approve the architects for the project. Russell County Hospital CEO […]

An election fraud case filed by the unsuccessful candidate for Commonwealth’s Attorney in May’s primary election has been dismissed. Circuit Judge Sara Beth Gregory dismissed the election fraud case brought by Lee Whittenburg against Matthew […]

A Russell County native has been selected as the new Chief of Police for the Columbia Police Department. Evan Burton was unanimously approved as the new Chief of Police for the Columbia Police Department at […]

The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session this morning. The board is set to discuss a number of agenda items, including the student behavior and discipline code, a revision to the […]

Wrapping up our look at results from the most recent Russell County Shooting Sports competition at Adair County, Russell County’s 9-11 year old competitors fared well at the competition. Sebastian Mann – 1st place – […]

Two new electric vehicle charging stations were unveiled at the Russell County Tourism Office Monday morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The charging stations are the first fast-charging stations to be implemented by KU & […]

An Edmonton man was flown to the University of Kentucky Hospital for injuries he sustained in a wreck with a tractor and bush hog mowing along the Cumberland Parkway yesterday morning. According to the Russell […]

The Russell County Shooting Sports team competed at the Adair County competition recently. In the 12-14 year old individuals: Alana McDonald – 1st place – recurve archery and target recurve archery Andrea Russell – 1st […]