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Whittenburg files to run for district judge

Tuesday, December 30 by Zac Oakes

Lee Whittenburg has filed to run for district judge in the 40th District, Division 2. The district includes Russell, Clinton and Wayne counties. Whittenburg, an attorney from Monticello, unsuccessfully ran for the office of Commonwealth’s […]

Russell County sees improvement in multiple health categories

Tuesday, December 30 by Zac Oakes

The latest Kentucky Kids Count survey shows Russell County saw improvement in multiple health-related categories. Russell County saw a significant improvement in the number of mothers smoking during pregnancy. From 2016-2018, it was reported that […]

Liberty-Casey County residents asked to conserve water as Lake Liberty levels reach near record low

Tuesday, December 30 by Zac Oakes

Residents of the City of Liberty and Casey County are being asked to conserve water as the levels at Lake Liberty have reached near historic lows. Lake Liberty is the main water supply for the […]

Candidate filing deadline is coming up

Monday, December 29 by Zac Oakes

Russell County residents who aim to run for political offices on the ballot in the May primary only have about two weeks remaining to file their candidate paperwork. The deadline to submit candidate paperwork is […]

Kentucky Kids Count shows decrease in child poverty locally, but increase in food insecurity

Monday, December 29 by Zac Oakes

The latest Kentucky Kids Count survey shows Russell County has seen a decrease in child poverty over the last few years, but an increase in food insecurity and the cost of renting. The percentage of […]

Deadline to avoid property tax penalty coming up

Monday, December 29 by Zac Oakes

Those who haven’t paid their county property taxes and want to avoid the 5 percent penalty will need to make those payments soon. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is reminding county property owners that the […]

Sheriff’s office makes pair of drug related arrests last night

Monday, December 29 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office made a pair of drug-related arrests last night. 62-year-old Michael R. Snow of Russell Springs was arrested on charges including illegal possession of a legend drug, possession of marijuana, and […]

Earthquake in Garrard County could be felt locally

Monday, December 29 by Zac Oakes

A magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred in Garrard County yesterday near Lancaster, and the shaking could be felt by some in Russell and surrounding counties. Some residents near the Windsor area around the Russell-Casey County line […]

Local gas prices slightly below state average

Saturday, December 27 by Zac Oakes

Local gas prices are slightly below state average as we wrap up the Christmas holiday. According to AAA, the average price of gas in Russell County is $2.50/gallon with the state average being $2.52. Most […]

Deadline to change political party for upcoming primary election is December 31

Friday, December 26 by Zac Oakes

The deadline to change political parties for the upcoming primary election in May is coming up. Russell County Clerk Patti Glover is reminding Russell County voters they only have a few days remaining if they […]