Articles by Derek Aaron

Voting in Kentucky Living’s 14th annual Best in Kentucky awards began this week with Lake Cumberland in the running for “Best Water Tourism Spot”. Lake Cumberland is facing off against Green River Lake State Park […]

First National Bank recently hosted their 38th annual Hall of Fame Banquet at the Russell County Schools ANC. High school senior recipients were selected by their club sponsor for their dedication and contribution made to […]

The city of Liberty in neighboring Casey County has received $210,566 for construction of a new 8-acre park. The park construction is one of 37 projects around the state that will enhance accessibility and upgrade […]

The Kentucky State Police is now accepting applications from Kentuckians interested in joining the law enforcement agency. Individuals accepted to join Cadet Class 104, which is slated to begin in January 2024, will earn $65,000 […]

The monthly commodity distribution is happening today at the Russell County Fairgrounds. Commodities will be given out beginning between 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., until all commodities are passed out. Attendees are asked to enter […]

A flood damage rehabilitation project below Wolf Creek Dam that was initially supposed to be completed this spring has now been pushed back, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Corps officials now say […]

A non-injury two-vehicle crash on U.S. 127 in front of Russell County High School snarled-up traffic just before school was to let out for the day on Tuesday, according to Russell Springs Police Assistant Chief […]

Thursday is the monthly commodity distribution at the Russell County Fairgrounds. Commodities will be given out beginning between 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. until all commodities are passed out. Attendees are asked to enter the […]

There were three new COVID-19 cases in Russell County this week, a decrease of one from last week’s total of four, according to the Kentucky Department for Public Health. Looking at other counties in the […]