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Closures today for holiday

City halls in Jamestown and Russell Springs, the Russell County Circuit Clerk’s office and the Russell County Courthouse are closed today Monday, December 26th in observance of the Christmas holiday. All will resume regular hours […]

Arctic system plows through region

A potent Arctic system pushed through the Lake Cumberland area late last night into the early morning hours, bringing with it several inches of snowfall and wind chill readings below zero. Temperatures will remain frigid […]

Warming shelters available for those in need

Russell County Emergency Management says several warming shelters are now open in the county through Christmas Day due to the continued extreme cold temperatures. Shelters include the Russell County Courthouse, Russell Springs and Eli Volunteer […]

Several holiday closures today and Monday

City halls in Jamestown and Russell Springs, the Russell County Circuit Clerk’s office and the Russell County Courthouse are closed today and Monday in observance of the Christmas holiday. Morgan Sanitation will not be running […]

Christmas tree recycling program starts Dec. 26

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife is urging citizens to donate their used cut Christmas trees to help the state’s underwater habitat. Beginning Monday, December 26th, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources […]