Month: September 2026

A Somerset man was arrested on drug and weapons charges following a traffic stop in Casey County shortly after midnight Tuesday. According to the arrest citation, Casey County sheriff’s deputies stopped 30-year-old James Cox on […]

Liberty Man Charged with Resisting Arrest and Threatening

A Liberty man was arrested Wednesday morning on several charges. According to court records, 39-year-old Jason Goode was arrested at around 9:30 by Police Chief Steven Garrett. Goode was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, […]

Lady Lakers Shine on the State Golf Stage

The Russell County Lady Lakers recently showcased their talents on the state stage. The Lady Lakers competed in the All-State Tournament at the University Club of Kentucky, playing 36 holes over two days against 15 […]

Errol Thornton, 89, of Russell Springs

Errol K. Thornton, 89, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, September 11th, at Russell County Hospital. Errol was born in Glendale, OH on August 23, 1937, a son of the late Avis (Smith) and Oscar […]

RCMS Girls Win 16th District Softball Tournament

The Russell County Middle School Lady Lakers softball team won the 16th District middle school softball championship last night in Tompkinsville. The Lady Lakers defeated Monroe County Middle School 5-1. Keira Gallagher earned the win […]

Lakers Lose to Wayne County 2-1

The Laker boys soccer team traveled to Wayne County on Tuesday. Wayne scored early in the game, but the Lakers fought back and managed to even up the score in the 37th minute with Sebastian […]

Lady Lakers Roll Past Somerset 6-1

The Russell County Lady Laker soccer team picked up a convincing varsity win over Somerset Tuesday night, defeating the Lady Briar Jumpers 6-1. Addison Coffey and Madison Bennett led the Russell County offense, with each […]

RCHS Site-Based Decision Making Council Meets Wednesday Afternoon

The Russell County High School Site-Based Decision Making Council is scheduled to meet this afternoon. The council will meet at 3:30 in the library conference room at Russell County High School. Among the items on […]

Solar Farm Truck Traffic Draws Complaints from Sano, Mt. Olive Residents

Residents of the Sano and Mt. Olive communities are raising concerns about what they describe as dangerous driving by dump trucks and other large vehicles traveling to and from the Mt. Olive Creek Solar construction […]

Russell County Transfer Station Handles Up to 600 Tons Weekly

The Russell County Transfer Station and Recycling Center continues to stay busy, handling hundreds of tons of trash and unwanted materials each week. Ronald Johnson, who oversees the facility’s day-to-day operations, told WJRS News the […]