Russell Springs City Park reopens today

Monday, February 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Park is back open. After closing in November for the installation of the Christmas lights, the park officially reopens today. Mayor Eddie Thomas said he appreciates the public’s patience with the […]

Man flown out after vehicle collides with boat and trailer in Jamestown

Monday, February 16 by Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was flown to the University of Kentucky Hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in a crash Friday night. The collision occurred just off the Jamestown Square on North Main Street in the […]

Woman transported to hospital after wreck near Dairy Queen

Monday, February 16 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was transported to the hospital following a single-vehicle wreck near Dairy Queen in Russell Springs Friday evening. Russell Springs Police say 60-year-old Connie Camp was operating a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder westbound […]

Presidents’ Day closings

Monday, February 16 by Zac Oakes

We have multiple closings to report for the Presidents’ Day holiday. Jamestown City Hall is closed today. Russell County Schools will be closed today for the holiday. Schools will return to regular schedule tomorrow. The […]

Spring burn ban now in effect

Monday, February 16 by Zac Oakes

Spring fire season begins today and runs through April 30th, according to the Kentucky Division of Forestry. There is to be no burning except between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. or when […]

Russell Springs man arrested for fleeing or evading police

Friday, February 13 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on charges including fleeing or evading police and operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Russell Springs Police say officers spotted a vehicle traveling well over the […]

Shogun owners reaffirm commitment to build Russell Springs restaurant; council approves new contract with owners

Friday, February 13 by Zac Oakes

The owners of Shogun Restaurant appeared at the Russell Springs City Council meeting last night, reaffirming their commitment to build a restaurant in the city. The owners, Harlan Judd and Ronnie Salvador, said despite several […]

Upgrades coming to Greasy Creek Park project as part of Trail Town grant

Friday, February 13 by Zac Oakes

Some upgrades are coming to the Greasy Creek Park project as part of a Trail Town grant received by the Lake Cumberland Tourism office. Tourism Director Danielle Wilson told the fiscal court this week the […]

Two Nancy residents indicted on federal drug and weapon charges

Friday, February 13 by Zac Oakes

Two Nancy residents were indicted recently on federal drug and weapon charges. 41-year-old Joseph A. Ditto and 37-year-old Nikka Delain Dykes are facing federal and state charges connected to an investigation and arrest last month. […]

County Clerk turns over more than $157,000 to fiscal court

Friday, February 13 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Clerk Patti Glover announced at this week’s fiscal court meeting that the clerk’s office will turn over more than $157,000 in excess fees to the fiscal court. That was a little higher than […]

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Russell Springs City Park reopens today

Man flown out after vehicle collides with boat and trailer in Jamestown

Woman transported to hospital after wreck near Dairy Queen

Presidents’ Day closings

Spring burn ban now in effect

Russell Springs man arrested for fleeing or evading police

Shogun owners reaffirm commitment to build Russell Springs restaurant; council approves new contract with owners

Upgrades coming to Greasy Creek Park project as part of Trail Town grant

Two Nancy residents indicted on federal drug and weapon charges

County Clerk turns over more than $157,000 to fiscal court

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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