Month: June 2025

Cathy Crew Epperson retained her seat on the South Kentucky RECC Board of Directors in a closely-contested election. Epperson received 2,532 votes from South Kentucky RECC members, while her challenger, Rick Barker, received 2,333 votes, […]

A Wayne County man was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend. 22-year-old Tony Wallace of Monticello was arrested Saturday night and charged with theft of automobile parts and criminal trespassing third […]

Last week on local news, we reported that new data showed a significant increase in tourism spending from 2023 to 2024. That report showed an increase of around $6.6 million in tourism spending in Russell […]

The Russell County Board of Education will meet at 5 o’clock this evening. The board is expected to consider an architect agreement for the band practice area project. The board will also hold a first […]

Three Russell County High School senior cheerleaders received the Kentucky Association of Pep Organization Sponsors. Russell County recipients were Hannah King, Emmy Pratt, and Summer Sapp. Russell County was the only school in the state […]

Two people were taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 127 near the parkway ramps Friday afternoon. Russell Springs Police say the collision occurred at around 2:41 Friday afternoon. Police say the […]

A multi-hour police standoff near downtown Somerset yesterday evening resulted in a man being arrested after he allegedly fired a weapon at Kentucky State Troopers. 69-year-old John M. Woody of Somerset was arrested and charged […]

The Russell County Board of Education will meet on Monday. The board will meet at 5 p.m. at the Russell County ANC. Monday’s meeting is open to the public. We’ll have more details from the […]

Creelsboro Country Store isn’t just a place to grab a bite—it’s a step back in time. Established in 1876, this beloved landmark has been part of the fabric of Russell County for generations. Inside, you’ll […]