The voting plan for the May primary in Russell County has been approved by the state board of elections. There will be three days of early voting in Russell County, which will take place Thursday […]
A Wayne County man was indicted in U.S. District Court on federal drug charges, including conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of a methamphetamine mixture. According to Z93 in Monticello, multiple law enforcement agencies […]
This opinion piece was written by Jeff Moreland, Regional Editor for Bluegrass NewsMedia, and is being reprinted with permission from the author. You can find the original piece here. Kentuckians could get another shot at sports […]
A bill that would postpone redistricting for county fiscal court races until next year was signed into law by Governor Andy Beshear. State law mandates fiscal courts to reapportion their districts for the election in […]
Read Across Russell County will be taking place later this month. The Russell County Education Association and the Russell County Public Library are planning to host the event on March 29, with face painting, photo […]
As we head into spring sports season, we are reaching the end of the last academic year where the 16th District will remain as it has for the last 17 years. In January, the KHSAA […]
State Auditor Mike Harmon’s office released the Sheriff’s Settlement – 2020 Taxes regular audit results this week, noting no instances of noncompliance and no matters over internal controls for the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. The […]
An Elizabethtown man was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday evening. 29-year-old Joshua Philpott was arrested and charged with theft by failure to make a required disposition of property. Philpott was arrested by […]
Masks are now optional on Russell County school buses. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford sent a call out to parents and school staff Sunday evening about the change. The new CDC order on mask […]
Several Laker and Lady Laker Basketball players were named All-District last week at the 16th District Tournament. Hannah Yates, Aniyah Coffey, and Sophie Shearer were named All-District on the girls’ side. On the boys’ side, […]