Russell Springs Fire Department staying busy

Wednesday, July 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Fire Department has been busy the last few months, with 97 runs reported between April 1, 2025 and July 9, 2025. The fire department reported 36 runs last month requiring service. Russell […]

County set to begin work soon on road with modified asphalt grant

Wednesday, July 16 by Zac Oakes

The county is set to begin work soon on a road project on Crocus Road with the assistance of a grant. The county opened bids for a project on Crocus Road at the fiscal court […]

Jamestown Police Department K9 Rocko receives body armor donation

Wednesday, July 16 by Zac Oakes

Jamestown Police Department K9 Rocko recently received a body armor donation. K9 Rocko’s new body armor includes a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a donation from a non-profit organization called Vested Interest in […]

School meal pickup is tomorrow

Tuesday, July 15 by Zac Oakes

The weekly school meal kit pickup will take place tomorrow. Meal pickup will take place from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Pickup sites include Russell Springs Elementary, Jamestown Elementary, Salem Elementary, and the Russell County Public […]

9-year-old flown out following wreck on Gosser Ridge this morning

Tuesday, July 15 by Zac Oakes

A 9-year-old was flown to the University of Kentucky following a wreck this morning near the Gosser Ridge community. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office said 40-year-old Stacy Sterner was operating a 2005 Chevy Tahoe in […]

Pair arrested on shoplifting, drug charges

Tuesday, July 15 by Zac Oakes

Two people were arrested by Russell Springs Police yesterday on shoplifting and drug charges. Officer Blake Adamson was dispatched to Key Village yesterday for a shoplifting complaint. An investigation by Adamson and Officer Clete McAninch […]

Mayor discusses water issues in Eli/Salem area

Tuesday, July 15 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas addressed some concerns about water pressure in the Eli and Salem communities at the most recent city council meeting. Thomas said ongoing work on the water system in the area […]

KY Brotherhood Ride will honor fallen deputy Phipps with stop in Russell County

Tuesday, July 15 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Brotherhood Ride, which takes place each year in remembrance of first responders who died while in the line of duty, will make its final stop in Russell County. The ride gets underway Wednesday, […]

Post 15 announces 14 arrests as part of Operation Summer Heat

Tuesday, July 15 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 announced 14 arrests were made as part of Operation Summer Heat 2.0. The statewide initiative across each of the 16 state police posts targeted suspected drug networks operating in the […]

Russell Springs man indicted in Adair County

Tuesday, July 15 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was recently indicted in Adair County. Waylon Polston of Russell Springs was indicted on charges including trafficking in marijuana between 8 ounces and 5 pounds, possession of a controlled substance second […]

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Russell Springs Fire Department staying busy

County set to begin work soon on road with modified asphalt grant

Jamestown Police Department K9 Rocko receives body armor donation

School meal pickup is tomorrow

9-year-old flown out following wreck on Gosser Ridge this morning

Pair arrested on shoplifting, drug charges

Mayor discusses water issues in Eli/Salem area

KY Brotherhood Ride will honor fallen deputy Phipps with stop in Russell County

Post 15 announces 14 arrests as part of Operation Summer Heat

Russell Springs man indicted in Adair County

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Obituaries

Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown