Back to School Bash is this evening
The annual Back to School Bash will take place this evening. The Back to School Bash will take place from 7 until 8:30 this evening at the Russell County Fairgrounds. There will be free backpacks […]
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Monticello woman arrested on drug charges
A Monticello woman was arrested on drug charges by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office early this morning. 28-year-old Tessie Stringer was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Stringer was […]
Local Dairy Queen has raised more than $8,000 for UK Children’s Hospital
The Russell Springs Dairy Queen location is helping to make a major impact for children with serious medical needs. The Russell Springs Dairy Queen has raised more than $8,000 for the University of Kentucky Children’s […]
Heat advisory remains in effect today
Russell and most surrounding counties remain under a heat advisory today. The National Weather Service in Louisville says heat index values will peak between 100 and 107. The hot temperatures and high humidity can lead […]
Adair man charged for drug possession, promoting contraband in jail
An Adair County man has been charged with drug possession and promoting contraband while lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail. Columbia Police say they were called yesterday to investigate a complaint at the jail, […]
Two Russell Springs residents indicted in Casey County
Two Russell Springs residents were indicted in Casey County earlier this month. A Casey County grand jury indicted 34-year-old Tiffany R. Propes of Russell Springs on charges including disorderly conduct first degree, assault third degree […]
Lake Cumberland Raft Up is this Saturday
The annual Lake Cumberland Raft Up is this Saturday, August 2nd. Headquartered at Camp Earl Wallace in Monticello in neighboring Wayne County this year, the raft up is put on by the Lake Cumberland Marina […]
Three men rescued from river near Wolf Creek Dam
Three men were rescued from the river side of Wolf Creek Dam Friday night after officials say their fishing boat capsized. Russell County Search and Rescue said the incident occurred at around 9:45 Saturday night […]
Child injured in Pulaski County after reportedly being struck by wheel from fair ride
A child in Pulaski County was injured after reportedly being struck by a wheel that came off of a carnival ride at the Pulaski County Fair. Reports are that a wheel came off of one […]
Heat advisory in effect with heat index expected to be 100+
Russell and most surrounding counties are under a heat advisory through Wednesday evening. The National Weather Service in Louisville says heat index values will peak between 100 and 107 during that time. This includes Russell, […]