Month: June 2025

Cristen Abbagail Hope Andrew, 15, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, June 17th, in Windsor, KY. Cristen Abbagail was born in Somerset, KY on November 16, 2009, a daughter of Tierra West, of Russell Springs, […]

Juneteenth Holiday Closings

There are multiple closings to report in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday tomorrow. Local post offices will be closed Thursday, so there will be no mail delivery. Several banks in Russell County will be closed. […]

Raymond Edward James, age 93, of Russell Springs

Raymond Edward James, age 93, of Russell Springs, Kentucky passed away Monday, June 16, 2025 at The Saint Elizabeth Hospital in Fort Thomas, Kentucky He is survived by his wife, Barbara Kay (LeMaster) James of […]

Torry S. Ryder, 57, of Russell Springs

Torry S. Ryder, 57, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, June 13th, at home. Torry was born in Bangor, MA on May 17, 1968, was raised by the late Cee and Kay Stephens. Torry is […]

Arrest made in connection with shooting at Science Hill restaurant

An arrest has been made in connection with a shooting at a restaurant in the Science Hill community of Pulaski County. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office arrested 37-year-old Nathanael Clark on Monday in connection with […]

Fiscal court receives grant for new road project

The Russell County Fiscal Court has received a grant for a new road project on Crocus Road. The fiscal court announced a grant for just over $133,000 from the Kentucky Department of Waste Management. The […]

Coffey provides update on Shogun bid process

Russell Springs Economic Development Director Jeramy Coffey provided a brief update on the Shogun bid process at last week’s city council meeting. Coffey said the Shogun bids were submitted about two weeks ago. The engineers […]

Cumberland Family Medical school dental program made big impact on local students

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford shared some statistics from the Cumberland Family Medical School Dental Program at Monday’s board meeting. Ford said the program made a great impact for Russell County students. Ford told […]

Kentucky players thankful to have Mo Dioubate as a Wildcat

by LARRY VAUGHT Mo Dioubate was a big part of three Alabama wins over coach Mark Pope’s first Kentucky team, one reason Pope recruited the 6-foot-7 forward once he entered the transfer portal. Dioubate has […]

Lakefest pageant information and schedule of events

June 17, 2025 Zac Oakes

Lakefest in Jamestown will take place Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5.