Month: May 2025

Local gas prices are below state average headed into Memorial Day weekend. The average price of gas in Russell County comes in at around $2.75, while the state average is 10 cents higher at $2.85. […]

Local closings for Monday

The Memorial Day Holiday brings several closings on Monday. There will be no school in Russell County on Monday for the holiday. Both Jamestown and Russell Springs City Halls will be closed on Monday. The […]

Russell County Jaycees Fair set to get underway next week

The Russell County Jaycees Fair is less than a week away. The 130th edition of the Russell County Fair starts next Friday, May 30th and runs through Saturday, June 7th. This year’s fair includes annual […]

Eli community cleanup is today

The Eli Fire Department’s community cleanup event will take place today. Anyone interested in participating is asked to meet at the Eli Fire Department on Parks Ridge Road. The fire department recommends anyone who participates […]

Gosser to continue baseball career at Frontier Community College

Russell County senior Mayes Gosser will continue his baseball career at Frontier Community College in Illinois. Gosser held a signing ceremony yesterday afternoon in front of family, friends, coaches, and teammates. Gosser said he’s thankful […]

New survey information provides details about last weekend’s tornado

New survey information from the National Weather Service provides some more details about last weekend’s tornado that impacted Russell County. The National Weather Service pushed the start of the tornado’s path over 4 miles from […]

Westerfield discusses plans for The Green at RCPL

Russell County Public Library has big plans for a five-acre development behind the library called The Green. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield said the space will include a large indoor/outdoor pavilion. Other plans for the space […]

Coffey introduced as new Lady Laker Volleyball coach

New Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball coach Kaylie Coffey is excited to get back to her Russell County roots. The 2017 Russell County High School graduate was introduced yesterday as the new head coach of […]

Eli Fire Chief expecting strong turnout for community cleanup tomorrow

Eli Fire Chief Marty Kazsuk said he is expecting a strong turnout for the department’s community cleanup event tomorrow. Kazsuk said several people and groups reached out asking how they can help with cleanup efforts […]

School Board approves varsity wrestling program set to begin next school year

Russell County High School will have a varsity wrestling program beginning next school year. The Russell County Board of Education approved a varsity wrestling program at the high school at this week’s school board meeting. […]