Drowning on Tuesday in nearby Green River Lake

Wednesday, June 15 by Derek Aaron

A person drowned in Green River Lake in nearby Taylor County on Tuesday evening, according to Campbellsville Fire & Rescue. Emergency personnel were dispatched to a report of a person drowning near Wilson Creek on […]

RCSO releases monthly activity report for May

Wednesday, June 15 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office released its monthly activity report for May at this week’s meeting of the fiscal court. The sheriff’s office reported 482 calls of service, 41 arrests, and 14 mental health transports. […]

Heat Advisory in effect until 8 p.m. tonight

Wednesday, June 15 by Derek Aaron

The National Weather Service says a Heat Advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. this evening for Russell and surrounding counties as dangerous heat index values between 105 and 109 are expected again today during […]

2 Russell Springs residents arrested in Columbia for leaving baby in vehicle

Wednesday, June 15 by Derek Aaron

Two Russell Springs residents were arrested Monday evening in neighboring Adair County on first degree wanton endangerment charges for leaving a baby inside a vehicle while going into a store, according to the Columbia Police […]

David Bernard, age 80, Formerly of Russell County

Wednesday, June 15 by Sean Hammond

David Russell “Poppy” Bernard, of Paintsville, formerly of Russell County, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022, at Appalachian Regional Hospital of Paintsville. He was 80 years of age. David was born on October 11, […]

Clarence Elvin George, age 82, of Russell Springs

Wednesday, June 15 by Sean Hammond

Clarence Elvin George, age 82, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Monday, June 13 2022 at Fairoaks Nursing Home. He was born on Saturday, March 16 1940, in Russell Springs, KY. He was the son […]

Local fire, emergency crews work together during Monday incidents

Tuesday, June 14 by Derek Aaron

Local fire and emergency crews came to the assistance of one another during the day on Monday, a day that saw heat indices above 100 degrees. Jamestown Fire Chief Jeff Landers said that shortly after […]

Local students named to the President’s List at Western Kentucky University

Tuesday, June 14 by Zac Oakes

Several local students were named to the President’s List at Western Kentucky University for the Spring 2022 semester. Students on the President’s List have GPAs of 3.8 to 4.0. Local students named to the President’s […]

Heat Advisory remains in effect

Tuesday, June 14 by Derek Aaron

Russell County and the rest of the Lake Cumberland area remains under a heat advisory until late Wednesday evening as hot temperatures and high humidity envelop the region, according to the National Weather Service in […]

Local students receive academic honors at EKU, Union College

Tuesday, June 14 by Zac Oakes

Two local students received academic honors at Eastern Kentucky University and Union College. Jacob Franklin Irvin of Russell Springs was named to the Dean’s List at Eastern Kentucky University. Natasha Templin of Jamestown was named […]

Current Weather

Year: 2022

Drowning on Tuesday in nearby Green River Lake

RCSO releases monthly activity report for May

Heat Advisory in effect until 8 p.m. tonight

2 Russell Springs residents arrested in Columbia for leaving baby in vehicle

David Bernard, age 80, Formerly of Russell County

Clarence Elvin George, age 82, of Russell Springs

Local fire, emergency crews work together during Monday incidents

Heat Advisory remains in effect

Local students receive academic honors at EKU, Union College

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Obituaries

Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown