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Bicentennial pageants will include Inspire and Shine Category for those with special needs

Tuesday, August 19 by Zac Oakes

The upcoming bicentennial pageants later this month will include an Inspire and Shine category for those with special needs. Crystal Popplewell with Lake Cumberland Tourism is one of the organizers of the pageant. She was […]

Russell Springs gives initial approval to new comprehensive plan

Tuesday, August 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council gave initial approval to the city’s comprehensive planning and zoning plan last week. Lou Ann Flanagan with the city’s planning and zoning commission presented it to the council at last […]

Temporary Closure Scheduled for KY 696 in Clinton County

Monday, August 18 by Sean Hammond

KY 696 in Clinton County will be temporarily closed on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, as crews work to replace a cross drain beneath the roadway. The closure will affect KY 696 between KY 415 and […]

Garner discusses stance on fee pooling for sheriff’s office

Monday, August 18 by Zac Oakes

When the Russell County Fiscal Court met last week, and the topic of hazardous duty retirement for sheriff’s deputies arose, 2nd District Magistrate Mickey Garner made his position known. Garner said he would only support […]

Russell Springs Mayor provides update on water projects and grants

Monday, August 18 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs is looking to make significant improvements to its water infrastructure. At last week’s city council meeting, the council approved a resolution for the mayor to apply for a grant that […]

Lake Cumberland voted Kentucky Living’s Best Water Tourism Spot

Monday, August 18 by Zac Oakes

Lake Cumberland was voted as Kentucky Living’s Best Water Tourism Spot. Lake Cumberland was voted first place by the readers of Kentucky Living Magazine. Green River Lake in Campbellsville came in second and Cave Run […]

Russell Springs Fire Department responds to fire at apartment complex

Monday, August 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Fire Department responded to a fire last Thursday at the Russell Springs Manor Apartments on Main Street. The fire department said a call came in Thursday at around 4 p.m. regarding a […]

School board meeting rescheduled for next Monday

Monday, August 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education meeting originally scheduled for today has been rescheduled for next Monday. Next Monday’s school board meeting will be a special-called meeting and will take place at 5 p.m. at […]

Clinton County man arrested over the weekend

Monday, August 18 by Zac Oakes

A Clinton County man was arrested over the weekend by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. 42-year-old Patrick Aaron Taylor was arrested and charged with wanton endangerment first degree, operating a motor vehicle under the influence […]

Pulaski man arrested on drug charges following traffic stop

Friday, August 15 by Zac Oakes

A Pulaski County man was arrested on drug charges early this morning. Russell Springs Police say Officer Brenton Llane performed a traffic stop on a vehicle this morning to verify proof of insurance. Police say […]