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LCDHD emphasizing importance of vaccinations with increase in respiratory illness

Thursday, January 1 by Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is emphasizing the importance of vaccinations with a notable increase in respiratory illness in the Lake Cumberland Area. The health department says it’s particularly important for certain populations to […]

State income tax reduction goes into effect today

Thursday, January 1 by Zac Oakes

The state’s income tax reduction officially goes into effect today. The state decreased its income tax rate from 4 percent to 3.5 percent. The latest census data shows the median household income in Russell County […]

Branscum’s Consumer Data Protection Act goes into effect today

Thursday, January 1 by Zac Oakes

A piece of legislation headed by State Representative Josh Branscum takes effect today. The Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act was spearheaded by Branscum and signed into law during the 2024 legislative session. However, today is […]

Today is deadline to pay property taxes; sheriff’s office open today

Wednesday, December 31 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is reminding county property owners that today is the last day to pay property taxes before late penalties are applied. After today, a 5 percent penalty fee will be added […]

Traffic accident fatalities decrease slightly in Lake Cumberland

Wednesday, December 31 by Zac Oakes

As 2025 comes to an end, the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety reports the Lake Cumberland area has experienced a slight decrease in the number of traffic fatalities compared to 2024. In 2025, the office […]

New Year’s Eve closings

Wednesday, December 31 by Zac Oakes

We have multiple closings to report for the New Year’s Eve holiday. Jamestown and Russell Springs City Halls will be closed today. The Russell County Judicial Center will be closed today. The Russell County Hospital […]

Russell County sees more positive trends in Kentucky Kids Count Survey

Wednesday, December 31 by Zac Oakes

Russell County saw some more positive trends in the latest data from the Kentucky Kids Count Survey. According to the data, Russell County saw a decrease in the number of births to mothers without a […]

Branscum expects lowering state income tax again to be key topic in upcoming legislative session

Wednesday, December 31 by Zac Oakes

The 2026 Kentucky legislative session is just around the corner, with legislators scheduled to convene in Frankfort next Tuesday for Day 1 of the session. The main focal point will be on crafting the state’s […]

Juvenile arrested following motorcycle pursuit in Russell Springs over the weekend

Tuesday, December 30 by Zac Oakes

A juvenile was arrested following a motorcycle pursuit in Russell Springs over the weekend. Russell Springs Police say the pursuit began in the parking lot of Tractor Supply Saturday night a little after 9:00. Officer […]

With flu cases rising, local retired doctor urges people to get flu vaccine

Tuesday, December 30 by Zac Oakes

Cold and flu season has hit hard in the area, and with flu cases on the rise, local retired doctor Rick Miles is urging people who haven’t received a flu vaccine to get one. Although […]