Month: January 2026

Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum said county road workers and volunteers from across the county have been busy clearing downed trees from the winter storm. Marcum said current conditions make it difficult to salt or […]

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 26, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear, along with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Jim Gray and Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) Director Eric Gibson, provided another update on severe winter weather affecting the commonwealth. Snow, sleet and ice have moved out […]

The winter storm this weekend knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses across Russell and surrounding counties. In Russell County, power outage totals were over 4,000 yesterday. That number has decreased, as between […]

The National Weather Service has issued an advisory and warning for the cold temperatures in the area. The weather service issued a cold weather advisory, which remains in effect until 6:00 this evening. Then, the […]

A pair of local students have earned academic honors at Morehead State University and Murray State University. Jacey Lee Mann of Jamestown was named to the Dean’s List at Morehead State University for the Fall […]

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 25, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear was joined by Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Jim Gray and Kentucky Emergency Management Director Eric Gibson to provide an update on severe winter weather affecting […]