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Portions of Lake Cumberland area labeled as “abnormally dry”

Tuesday, August 12 by Zac Oakes

Portions of the Lake Cumberland area are labeled as abnormally dry by the U.S. Drought Monitor. The northern half of Russell County is labeled as abnormally dry, as is all of Casey County, the eastern […]

Fiscal court takes step toward transitioning sheriff’s office to fee pool system and hazardous duty retirement

Monday, August 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court took an initial step at this morning’s meeting toward transitioning the county sheriff’s office into a fee pool system. The issue of a fee pool system arose several months ago, […]

Sheriff’s Office addresses audit report, citing clerical error

Monday, August 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office cited a clerical error as the culprit of a discrepancy in the latest audit of the sheriff’s office by the Kentucky Auditor’s Office. The audit report indicated a discrepancy of […]

Fiscal Court to meet this morning

Monday, August 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet this morning with multiple items on the agenda. The court will hold the first reading of an ordinance permitting side-by-sides and other special purpose vehicles to be operated […]

RCHS, RCMS open houses are this evening

Monday, August 11 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School and Middle School will hold open house events this evening. Open House at Russell County High School gets underway at 5 o’clock this evening for incoming freshmen. The high school is […]

RCPL gearing up for back-to-school

Monday, August 11 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Public Library is gearing up for the beginning of the new school year. Youth Services Librarian Kristina Burton said the library is preparing to bring back programs geared toward helping students academically as […]

Russell Springs woman arrested by KY Fish and Wildlife

Monday, August 11 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was arrested by Kentucky Fish and Wildlife over the weekend. 32-year-old Anna Foley was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance first degree – hydrocodone, possession of drug paraphernalia, […]

Columbia man arrested on drug charges

Monday, August 11 by Zac Oakes

A Columbia man was arrested on drug charges by Russell Springs Police late last night. 55-year-old Howard Ryals was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to maintain insurance, operating […]

Fiscal court to meet on Monday

Saturday, August 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet on Monday. The court will hold the first reading of an ordinance permitting side-by-sides and other special purpose vehicles to be operated on county roadways. Senate Bill 63 […]

High school and middle school open houses scheduled for Monday

Saturday, August 9 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School and Middle School will hold open house events on Monday. Open House at Russell County High School gets underway at 5 p.m. Monday for incoming freshmen. The high school is asking […]