2+ hour, 25+ min ago   (262+ words) Russell County is among ten Kentucky counties approved to receive funding through the County Agricultural Investment Program. Russell County was approved to receive just over $175,000 through the program. Other Lake Cumberland-area awards include more than $117,000 for Clinton County, $130,000 for Taylor…...

2+ hour, 37+ min ago   (282+ words) The Russell County Laker boys’ golf team competed Saturday in the Pulaski County Golf Invitational at Eagle’s Nest Country Club in Somerset. The Lakers posted a team score of 333. Gabe Browning led Russell County with a 73, followed by Josiah Dudgeon…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (208+ words) Russell County vs Adair County from Friday, August 21st. Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School FFA state champion public speakers Piper Garmon and recent graduate Kendall Melton. The two share their experiences competing at the state level, their winning…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (393+ words) The Russell County Public Library will celebrate the grand opening of its new community space, “The Green,” with two days of activities in September. A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held Friday, September 18th, at noon at the Bank of Jamestown…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (344+ words) A portion of KY 76 in Russell County’s Salem community will be temporarily closed Tuesday as crews replace a cross drain beneath the roadway. The Kentucky Department of Highways says the closure will be between Hart Lane and McQueary Ridge Road....

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (352+ words) A highway safety improvement project is set to begin next week along KY 90 in Clinton County. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says the project will include minor widening and the addition of left-turn lanes from KY 90 onto KY 558. Work will take…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (341+ words) More than three dozen local first responders took part in a landing-zone safety and security training Tuesday evening at the Russell County Airport. The two-hour session was hosted by Air Methods, which operates Air Methods 15 from the airport. Training focused…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (346+ words) A new convenience store and restaurant could soon be coming to North Main Street in Jamestown. The Jamestown City Council purchased the former Hardee’s property back in February. Since then, Mayor Regena Hinton has been in talks with a potential…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (327+ words) Russell County Schools has launched a new initiative aimed at identifying the skills and qualities students should develop before graduation. Superintendent Michael Ford says the district’s “Portrait of a Learner” was created through the work of a diverse group representing…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (373+ words) Nearly a dozen preschool teachers and instructional assistants were honored during Monday evening’s Russell County School Board meeting. Superintendent Michael Ford presented certificates recognizing their work after the preschool programs at all three district elementary schools received Kentucky All STARS…...