Russell Springs woman arrested in Cumberland County

Tuesday, March 10 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was arrested in Cumberland County on charges including assaulting a police officer. 23-year-old Melissa A. Doney was arrested by Kentucky State Police and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug […]

Bill filed in Frankfort to exempt state from Daylight Saving Time

Tuesday, March 10 by Zac Oakes

A bill filed in Frankfort would exempt Kentucky from Daylight Saving Time. Daylight Saving Time begins in March every year. We began Daylight Saving Time last Sunday and it runs until November 1 this year. […]

Russell Springs woman arrested in Lincoln County for allegedly fleeing from police

Tuesday, March 10 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was arrested in Lincoln County after allegedly fleeing from police during a traffic stop. 22-year-old Heather A. Rakes was arrested Sunday morning by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and charged with […]

Fiscal Court holds meeting at Russell County High School

Monday, March 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court held its monthly meeting this morning at Russell County High School with the student body in attendance. The fiscal court recognized members of the high school’s NexGen Civics Club, a […]

Work begins on Russell County Hospital expansion project

Monday, March 9 by Zac Oakes

After several delays, work is finally underway on the Russell County Hospital expansion project. Construction crews were moving dirt on the hospital campus Friday, as work on the $30 million expansion/renovation gets underway. Plans for […]

Fiscal court will meet at RCHS today

Monday, March 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its monthly meeting at the Russell County High School gymnasium this morning, with high school students in attendance. The meeting will be earlier than usual, getting underway at […]

Authorities in Wayne and Pulaski counties searching for burglary suspect

Monday, March 9 by Zac Oakes

Authorities in Wayne and Pulaski counties are searching for a burglary suspect who broke into a gas station and attempted break-ins at other locations. Authorities say a man broke into the Cumberland Green Valero Convenience […]

Child flown out following wreck on East 80 Sunday evening

Monday, March 9 by Zac Oakes

A child was flown out following a single-vehicle wreck on East Highway 80 yesterday evening. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office said 26-year-old Samantha Bevers of Russell Springs was traveling east on Highway 80 at around […]

Nancy woman arrested on drug charge

Monday, March 9 by Zac Oakes

A Nancy woman was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office last night on a drug charge. 56-year-old Kathy R. Roberts was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine. Roberts was arrested by Deputy Devin […]

Body found in Casey County identified as missing 28-year-old

Sunday, March 8 by Zac Oakes

Casey County authorities say they have recovered the remains of 28-year-old Jacob Ring, who went missing back in January. Reports are a farmer discovered the body in a pond off Deany Vanoy Road on Saturday, […]

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Russell Springs woman arrested in Cumberland County

Bill filed in Frankfort to exempt state from Daylight Saving Time

Russell Springs woman arrested in Lincoln County for allegedly fleeing from police

Fiscal Court holds meeting at Russell County High School

Work begins on Russell County Hospital expansion project

Fiscal court will meet at RCHS today

Authorities in Wayne and Pulaski counties searching for burglary suspect

Child flown out following wreck on East 80 Sunday evening

Nancy woman arrested on drug charge

Body found in Casey County identified as missing 28-year-old

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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