Year: 2024

The issue of alcohol sales in neighboring Clinton County is resurfacing. According to a report in the Clinton County News, a notice to circulate a wet/dry petition was filed in the Clinton County Clerk’s office […]

The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet in special session this morning. The court will meet at 10 a.m. to discuss two items: opening bids for the Logan Antle Bridge and appointing a budget committee. […]

With several Russell County and other area students preparing to attend Somerset Community College for the Fall 2024 semester, the college is offering an opportunity for 20 students to win free textbooks. Somerset Community College […]

A line of storms that made its way through the county yesterday morning brought high winds that knocked down trees and caused power outages throughout the community. South Kentucky RECC reported more than 700 power […]

Three Russell County teachers have been selected for the 2024 Campbellsville University Excellence in Teaching Awards. Penny Lester from Salem Elementary, Marquita Robinson from Russell County Middle School and Rebecca Walters from Russell County High […]

A Somerset Community College student and Russell County native will be taking time during the upcoming spring break to donate a kidney to a stranger. Cherish Strunk, age 25, is a Russell County native and […]

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office has a new deputy. Sheriff Derek Polston announced the addition of William Greer to the sheriff’s office earlier this week. Greer’s prior law enforcement experience includes serving 20 years with […]

A bill making its way through the Kentucky Legislature would allow voluntary paid family leave insurance to be available to Kentucky employers, who would choose whether to offer it as a benefit to their employees. Charles […]

Nine individuals were indicted by a Russell County grand jury yesterday. Those indicted included the following individuals: Troy Doss, age 49 of Jamestown, charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, tampering with physical evidence, possession of drug […]