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Laker Band Members participate in All-State Band

Two Laker Band members were selected to represent Russell County in the All-State Band. Senior Sally Wilson and junior Jill Patel were selected as representatives of the Russell County band. Students audition for All-State band […]

Sheriff’s Office provides monthly report

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office provided its monthly report for January at Monday night’s fiscal court meeting. The sheriff’s office responded to 354 calls for service, including 8 domestic calls, 40 lockouts, 16 suspicious person […]

Gusty Winds and Severe Weather Risk

Good Wednesday, everyone. The winds are cranking up this morning and that trend will continue today and into our Thursday. The National Weather Service in Louisville has posted a Wind Advisory for Russell and surrounding […]

Roy Luttrell, age 83, Russell County

Roy Luttrell, 83, passed from this life after an extended illness February 14, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. He was born October 16, 1938, in Russell County, Ky., the son of Glen and […]

Loretta Roy Thomas, age 77, of Dunnville

Loretta Roy Thomas, of Dunnville, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehab. She was 77. Born on May 22, 1944, in Russell County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of […]

Janice Thomas, age 69, of Russell Springs

Janice Thomas, age 69, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Tuesday, February 15 2022 at Russell County Hospital. She was born on Tuesday, March 11 1952, in Cumberland, Kentucky. She was the daughter of: Mother […]

Johnson appointed to Russell Springs Cemetery Board

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas has appointed Kathy Bottom Johnson to the Russell Springs Cemetery Board. Johnson will fill the term of the late Ray Barrett, a former city commissioner and law enforcement officer in […]