Month: June 2026

Here are the results from the Off-Road Challenge at the Russell County Jaycees Fair on Monday, as provided by the Russell County Jaycees. Kids Class Braxton Russell – Columbia John Gaskin – Columbia Mason Curry […]

Authorities in Clinton County are continuing the search for an alleged murder suspect from Pickett County, Tennessee. Clinton County Sheriff Ricky Marcum released a statement this morning, stating Jesse Phillips – who is accused of […]

A Russell Springs man was killed and another arrested as the result of a two-vehicle collision on the Cumberland Parkway Monday afternoon, according to Kentucky State Police. State Police say it happened at around 2:30 […]

Jury selection and opening statements took place yesterday in the murder trial of Lee Maynard, who is accused of fatally shooting his half-brother, Charles Maynard, at a residence on Fox Lane near Jamestown in April […]

Today is the final day for candidates to file their paperwork to run for non-partisan offices in the general election, such as mayor, city council, school board, and soil and water conservation district supervisor. Candidates […]

Russell County’s unemployment rate was below 4 percent in the month of April, according to the latest data from KY Stats. Russell County’s unemployment rate was 3.9 percent, the third-lowest in the Lake Cumberland area. […]

Environment compliance officials are expected to soon be in Russell Springs performing work behind Jax’s convenience store and gas station. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said officials will be performing work in the area as […]

The Russell County Jaycees Fair continues today. Floral Hall check-in gets underway this morning with a couple events planned for this evening. The Fresh Off the Farm Truck and Tractor Pull gets underway at 6:30 […]