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KSP Traffic Safety Checkpoints

Thursday, October 2 by Sean Hammond

Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Russell and surrounding counties. These checkpoints will be conducted as part of Post 15’s highway safety […]

Russell Springs man indicted for allegedly raping child; several others indicted this week

Thursday, October 2 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was indicted on a rape charge by a Russell County grand jury this week. 48-year-old David W. George of Russell Springs was indicted on a charge of rape first degree. According […]

Registrations for special-purpose vehicles at clerk’s office has been slow; golf carts not eligible

Thursday, October 2 by Zac Oakes

Registration for special-purpose vehicles after the fiscal court voted to allow them on county roadways has been a little slow. Russell County Clerk Patti Glover said there have been about 10 county residents come in […]

City continuing to address odor in Middletown area

Thursday, October 2 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs is continuing to address the odor that has persisted on and off for a few years when driving on 127 near the Russell County Middle School campus. Jeramy Coffey with […]

Transfer station to cease Saturday operations

Thursday, October 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Transfer Station will soon be closed on Saturdays. County officials announced yesterday that after October 18, the transfer station will no longer operate on Saturdays. Regular hours will be Monday through Friday […]

Adair man sentenced to more than 15 years in federal drug trafficking case

Thursday, October 2 by Zac Oakes

An Adair County man was sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison for his role in an alleged drug trafficking operation. 38-year-old Frederick Ennis was sentenced to 15 years and 3 months in […]

St. Catharine man arrested on arson, other charges

Wednesday, October 1 by Zac Oakes

A St. Catharine man was arrested on arson and other charges early this morning. 45-year-old Brandon M. Gadberry was arrested and charged with arson first degree, wanton endangerment first degree, fleeing or evading police on […]

Laker Soccer falls to FCA; RCHS Volleyball, RCMS Lady Laker Basketball victorious

Wednesday, October 1 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Soccer team fell to Foundation Christian Academy last night by a score of 2-0. The Lakers wrap up the regular season tomorrow with a trip to Somerset. The Lady Laker Volleyball team was […]

County property tax bills mailed out

Wednesday, October 1 by Zac Oakes

Property tax bills will soon be landing in mailboxes across the county. More than $13 million in tax bills were sent out this year by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. Those who pay their tax […]

Coffey discusses status of Shogun in Russell Springs

Wednesday, October 1 by Zac Oakes

A Shogun restaurant in Russell Springs is still in the works. Progress on the new restaurant has slowed due to some architectural and engineering issues, but the restaurant still plans to locate in Russell Springs, […]