Month: November 2025

A bill expected to be filed during the Kentucky legislative session beginning in January would require hands-free technology for cellphones to be used while driving.  Under the Phone Down Kentucky Act, drivers would be prohibited […]

The county recently received a grant that will provide funds to place a security officer at Russell County Hospital. The county and the hospital have been working on the grant for a while, and Judge […]

The monthly commodity distribution at the Russell County fairgrounds takes place today. The Russell County Fiscal Court and Feeding America Kentucky’s Heartland will be giving out commodities at the Russell County Fairgrounds beginning at 9:00 […]

Several local candidates filed to run for office next year. Judge-Executive Randy Marcum filed for reelection, as did Sheriff Derek Polston, County Attorney Kevin Shearer, Jailer Bobby Dunbar, Coroner Mark Coots, PVA Tim Popplewell and […]

Candidates planning to run for office next year can begin officially filing for office today. In the May primary, offices such as Russell County Judge-Executive, Sheriff, County Clerk, Coroner, Jailer, County Attorney, PVA, Magistrates, Constables, […]

An Adair County man was recently indicted on rape and kidnapping charges. An Adair County grand jury indicted 31-year-old Malachi C. Webster on charges including rape first degree, kidnapping with serious physical injury, strangulation first […]

The Laker Band competed in the Bands of America Southeastern Region competition in Georgia this past weekend. The Laker Band earned first place in Class A in the competition. The Lakers earned awards for Best […]