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Dunbar discusses jail’s work release programs

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Several inmates at the Russell County Detention Center are working in the community through the center’s work release programs. These work release programs are for inmates who have been designated as low level, low risk […]

Local students named to Dean’s List at EKU

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Several local students were named to the Dean’s List at Eastern Kentucky University for the Spring 2025 semester. Local students named to the Dean’s List were: Veronica Boblett Robert Bradshaw Riley Coffey Dani Dunbar Victor […]

Important upcoming dates for back to school

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Several important dates are coming up as Russell County students and school staff prepare to head back to school. The annual Back to School Bash will take place this Tuesday night. The annual event for […]

Construction on library project ongoing

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Construction on The Green at the Russell County Public Library is ongoing, with notable progress being made within the last week. Those visiting the library while this construction is ongoing are reminded that the library’s […]

Local unemployment increased half-a-percent last month

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Local unemployment increased half-a-percent last month, as Russell County was one of only four counties statewide to see an increase in unemployment in June compared to the year prior. The Kentucky Center for Statistics recorded […]

Sheriff’s Office has busy June

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The Russell County Sheriff’s Office was busy during the month of June. Deputies responded to 536 calls for service last month, made 50 arrests, and performed 94 traffic stops. The sheriff’s office also performed 674 […]

Russell Springs Police report busy June

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The Russell Springs Police Department responded to 420 calls for service during the month of June. Russell Springs Police Chief Bryan Shepard reported a busy month for the department, with nearly 100 more calls for […]