Month: December 2025

The Lady Laker Basketball team won a close one over the Hazard Lady Bulldogs in the Somerset Holiday Classic. Aniyah Coffey had a big game, leading Russell County with 27 points on the day. Carigann […]

Today is deadline to pay property taxes; sheriff’s office open today

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is reminding county property owners that today is the last day to pay property taxes before late penalties are applied. After today, a 5 percent penalty fee will be added […]

Traffic accident fatalities decrease slightly in Lake Cumberland

As 2025 comes to an end, the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety reports the Lake Cumberland area has experienced a slight decrease in the number of traffic fatalities compared to 2024. In 2025, the office […]

New Year’s Eve closings

We have multiple closings to report for the New Year’s Eve holiday. Jamestown and Russell Springs City Halls will be closed today. The Russell County Judicial Center will be closed today. The Russell County Hospital […]

Russell County sees more positive trends in Kentucky Kids Count Survey

Russell County saw some more positive trends in the latest data from the Kentucky Kids Count Survey. According to the data, Russell County saw a decrease in the number of births to mothers without a […]

Branscum expects lowering state income tax again to be key topic in upcoming legislative session

The 2026 Kentucky legislative session is just around the corner, with legislators scheduled to convene in Frankfort next Tuesday for Day 1 of the session. The main focal point will be on crafting the state’s […]

Lakers take first place in East Jessamine Holiday Tournament

The Laker Basketball team took first place in the East Jessamine Holiday Tournament yesterday. \ The Lakers defeated Bullitt East in the tournament championship by a score of 66-61. Bryson Irvin led Russell County in […]

Dwain (Dude) West, 64, of Russell Springs

Dwain (Dude) West, 64, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, December 28th, at Select Specialty Hospital, Danville, KY. Dwain was born in Somerset, KY on July 3, 1961, a son of Amon West, of Jamestown, […]

Lady Lakers hold Gallatin County to just 20 points in victory

The Lady Laker Basketball team defeated Gallatin County 42-20 in the Somerset Holiday Classic yesterday. The Lady Lakers held the Lady Wildcats to just 12.8 percent shooting from the floor in the victory. Aniyah Coffey […]

Shearer joins 1,000 point club, as Lakers dominate in win over Newport Central Catholic

The Laker Basketball team was dominant in a win over Newport Central Catholic in the East Jessamine Holiday Basketball Tournament, coming out on top 92-54. It was also a big day for Laker senior Maddox […]