Month: August 2025

Yesterday was the first day of school in Russell County, and Superintendent Michael Ford said the school district had a great first day back in the classroom. Ford said he was thankful for everyone involved […]

LEXINGTON, Ky. – With rising costs, imagine not having to pay for groceries for an entire year. That dream will become a reality for one Kentucky Blood Center donor just by donating blood.   KBC’s […]

A Russell County man was arrested in Pulaski County this week following a traffic stop on the Cumberland Parkway. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office said 51-year-old Sean Campbell is facing multiple charges, including trafficking in […]

Today is the first day of school in Russell County. Students return to the classroom today to begin the 2025-2026 school year. As the new school year begins, motorists are reminded to use extra caution […]

The Russell County Fiscal Court has received a grant for nearly $21,000 that will be used toward purchasing a new tanker truck for the Eli Fire Department. The new truck will replace the department’s 1982 […]

A woman was pronounced dead following a jet ski accident on Lake Cumberland Tuesday night. Russell County Search and Rescue officials say they were called out at about 6 p.m. Tuesday to the Alligator 1 […]

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says it is hoping to have the westbound lanes on Fishing Creek Bridge on the Cumberland Parkway reopened by the end of the month. The cabinet said they are targeting August […]