Articles by Derek Aaron

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department recently donated numerous items related to infectious diseases and emergencies to the Russell County School District. The health department has been working with school districts in the 10-county Lake […]

The Jamestown City Council is meeting tonight in a special-called session to discuss the city’s budget. The council meets at 5 p.m. at City Hall. City leaders are scheduled to discuss the current year’s amended […]

A couple of local cooperatives are holding annual events this week. Duo Broadband’s annual meeting is tonight at 7 p.m. at the Russell County High School Gym with registration beginning at 6 p.m. Duo Broadband […]

Several local students have been named to the Spring 2022 President’s List at Western Kentucky University. Those students are: Emily Antle Abby Loy Addison Loy Samuel Leveridge Sarah Loy Alexis Smith Katelynn Luttrell Jess Christian […]

Parking will be limited at the Lake Cumberland Resource Management Office and Visitor Center in nearby Somerset during brief periods this month and in July while contractors install solar power at that location. The Corps […]

The 127th edition of the Russell County Jaycees Fair begins tonight at Veterans Fairgrounds in Russell Springs. Fair festivities kick off this evening with both the beef and horse shows. Saturday sees the baby show, […]

The Catch a Rainbow Fishing Derby at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery is Saturday. The popular children’s fishing derby celebrates its 35th edition this year. The derby made its return one year ago after being […]

With a new month underway, Kentucky State Police Post 15 has announced troopers will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Russell, Green, Taylor, Marion, Washington, Casey, Adair, Metcalfe, […]

The following is the latest retail and restaurant inspections report from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. Kris Food Mart: Food 100%, Retail 100% The Springs Diner: Food 100% Russell County Middle School: Food 99%, […]

Several local students have been named to the Dean’s List at Western Kentucky University for the Spring 2023 Semester. Those students are: Kara Fisher Tarryn Reynolds Holly McClure Olivia West Leo Haydon Mackenzie Cundiff Students […]