Month: May 2025

County workers have made progress on the road project in Manntown where the road was damaged due to heavy rainfall last month. County Judge Executive Randy Marcum said a lot of work has been performed […]

Local students recognized at LWC Honors Convocation

Three local students were recognized at the Lindsey Wilson College Honors Convocation. Haley Cook of Russell Springs was recognized as the recipient of the Elizabeth Lowe Whitfield Nursing Award. Karli Hurt of Russell Springs received […]

Two people airlifted from Somerset wreck, details unknown about parkway wreck

Two people were airlifted following a two-vehicle wreck in Somerset yesterday. The Somerset Fire Department said two people were airlifted following a wreck that occurred at the intersection of Highway 80 and West Highway 914. […]

Kentucky associate coach Vince Marrow was thrilled when Buffalo drafted Maxwell Hairston

by LARRY VAUGHT Vince Marrow knew that cornerback Maxwell Hairston’s Kentucky statistics and combine numbers — had the fastest 40-yard dash at the NFL combine — had impressed NFL personnel. “All the NFL people I […]

Jack Glenn, 69, of Russell Springs

May 6, 2025 Sean Hammond

Jack Glenn, 69, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, at the Jean Waddle Care Center, with his devoted wife, Vickie, by his side. Born on November 12, 1955, in Cincinnati, […]

Lakers defeat Casey County on Senior Night

The Laker Baseball team picked up a 10-0 win over Casey County on Senior Night last night. Jake Campbell was the winning pitcher, pitching 2 1/3 scoreless innings, while giving up just 1 hit and […]

RCMS Softball wins big on 8th grade night

The Russell County Middle School Softball team won big on 8th grade night last night, defeating Campbellsville by a score of 16-2. Kinsley Wilson finished with a team-high 3 hits on the night, driving in […]

RCHS Softball set to take on Metcalfe tonight, RCMS Baseball to take on Adair

The Russell County High School Lady Laker Softball team is set to go on the road to take on district foe Metcalfe County tonight. First pitch between the Lady Lakers and Lady Hornets is set […]

Lester recognized at regional FRYSC meeting

Russell Springs Elementary Family Resource Center Coordinator Gordon Lester was recently recognized at a regional Family Resource and Youth Services event. One of Lester’s programs was selected for the Impact Report Spotlight. Local coordinators across […]

Monticello Elementary student passes away from injuries from car wreck

The Wayne County School District announced yesterday the death of a 4th-grade student from injuries sustained in a car wreck last week. Caroline Alvarez, a 4th-grade student at Monticello Elementary, passed away as a result […]