Year: 2026

A Russell Springs man was arrested following an alleged hit-and-run incident on Highway 127 last week. 40-year-old Scott Wilkerson was arrested and charged with wanton endangerment first degree, leaving the scene of an accident, tampering […]

Ford reminds parents non-NTI days have to be made up at end of year

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford is reminding parents that non-NTI days must be made up during the school year. Russell County Schools is utilizing NTI the remainder of the week, but yesterday and Monday […]

Significant progress made on power outages

Significant progress is being made to restore power to those affected by the winter storm. In Russell County, the number of power outages is now under 700. Just two days ago, there were around 2,500 […]

State transportation cabinet gives update on roadways

The District 8 transportation cabinet provided an update on roadway conditions in the area. The cabinet said most Priority A and B routes — including interstates, parkways, and major highways—are mostly clear, though some slush […]

Softball coach Rachel Lawson says UK athletics director Mitch Barnhart’ support for women’s athletics is “off the charts.”

by LARRY VAUGHT Rachel Lawson is starting her 19th season as Kentucky’s softball coach and went over the 400-win mark last season. She took UK to its first Women’s College World Series in 2014 won […]

Texas coach Sean Miller believes Malachi Moreno is one of the best freshmen in the country.

by LARRY VAUGHT Texas coach Sean Miller was not surprised at how well Kentucky 7-foot freshman Malachi Moreno played against his team last week. “Malachi is a terrific young player. I think he’s one of […]

January 27, 2026 Sean Hammond

Mark A. Wright, 61, of Russell Springs

Mark A. Wright, 61, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, January 25th, at Baptist Health Hospital, Lexington, KY. Mark was born in Columbia, KY on May 26, 1964, a son of the late JoAnn (Bunch) […]

Beshear provides Tuesday update on winter storm response efforts

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 27, 2026) – Gov. Andy Beshear provided the latest update on response efforts to the weekend’s winter storm, along with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Jim Gray and Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) Director […]

Marcum says county workers, volunteers have focused on downed trees

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 […]

Beshear provides Monday update on winter storm

January 26, 2026 Zac Oakes

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 […]