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Public meeting on Highway 127 improvements is tonight

A public meeting regarding proposed intersection safety improvements along Highway 127 in Russell County will take place tonight from 5-7 p.m. at the Russell County ANC. The proposed project includes roundabouts and other improvements at […]

Arrest made in car thefts case

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office said an arrest has been made in connection with the string of thefts from vehicles over the weekend around the areas of Bernard Ridge and McQueary Road. The sheriff’s office […]

Hospital board to meet this evening

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting this evening. The hospital board will meet at 4 p.m. at the hospital. Board meetings are open to the public. We’ll have more […]

Louisville man flown out following Adair County wreck

A Louisville man was flown out following a wreck in Adair County over the weekend. The Adair County Sheriff’s Office said 34-year-0ld Camren Eldridge of Louisville was operating a 2008 Ford Expedition on Elkhorn Road […]

Russell Springs man arrested on drug trafficking charge

A Russell Springs man was arrested on multiple charges including drug trafficking last night. 44-year-old Ashley Lennon Denney was arrested on charges including trafficking in methamphetamine, prescription controlled substance not in the proper container, illegal […]

Dunbar discusses jail reentry program

The Russell County Detention Center has utilized a reentry program for more than five years that has been key for people being released from the detention center. Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar was recently a […]

Laker Band takes 3rd place at state

The Laker Band finished 3rd place at state finals over the weekend. Murray High School took home the Class AAA championship, and Taylor County finished as runner-up. Adair County finished 4th, LaRue County finished 5th, […]