Simmons files to run for district judge
Another candidate has filed to run for District Judge in the 40th District. Current Wayne County Attorney Tom Simmons has filed to run for district judge in Division 2. He joins Lee Whittenburg as the […]
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Columbia authorities say unusually colored water came from car wash leak
Several Columbia residents became concerned over the weekend after water in the town creek turned neon green, with many concerned that antifreeze had leaked into the water. Authorities in Columbia say that is not the […]
Kentucky legislative session gets underway tomorrow
Kentucky’s annual legislative session gets underway tomorrow in Frankfort. Tomorrow marks Day 1 of the 60-day legislative session, where the general assembly will be required to pass the state’s budget for the next two years. […]
Boil water advisory in effect for Patty Ridge Road
A boil water advisory is in effect for Patty Ridge Road off North 127, starting at 1328 Patty Ridge Road extending to 447 Patty Ridge Road. This advisory is in effect until further notice due […]
Russell County woman arrested for allegedly abusing/neglecting an adult
A Russell County woman was arrested early this morning and charged with knowingly abusing or neglecting an adult. 45-year-old Regina Roy was arrested by Kentucky State Police this morning and lodged in the Russell County […]
This weekend is last chance to drive through Lights at the Park
This weekend is the last weekend the drive-thru light display at the Russell Springs City Park will be available. The light display at the park will be open through Sunday. Lights at the Park will […]
Glover expects polling places to remain the same for May primary election
We’ve officially entered an election year with the May primary election now just about 5 months away. Russell County Clerk Patti Glover said a heavy amount of election planning will begin this month, and said […]
Some offices remain closed today
Some offices remain closed today following the New Year’s Day holiday. The Russell County Courthouse and Russell Springs City Hall are closed today. The Russell County Extension office is closed today. Jamestown City Hall, Russell […]
Pulaski man facing federal charges in child sexual abuse case
A Pulaski County man is facing federal charges related to child sexual abuse material. 45-year-old Ricky Lee Bumgardner was charged by a federal grand jury last week on four counts of production of child pornography […]
New Year’s Day closings
We have multiple closings to report for the New Year’s Day holiday. Jamestown and Russell Springs City Halls will be closed today. The Russell County Judicial Center and Russell County Courthouse will be closed today. […]