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Heat advisory continues into today

The heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service for Russell and surrounding counties continues until 7 o’clock tomorrow evening. The weather service said heat index values could rise as high as 104 in the […]

Weather Service Extends Heat Advisory

Russell County and the surrounding area are under a heat advisory until 7 p.m. central time Thursday. The National Weather Service in Louisville advises that the heat index could rise as high as 106. The […]

Hometown Favorites – Coe’s Steak House

If you’re craving classic Southern comfort food served with hometown pride, make your way to Coe’s Steak House—a Russell County staple since 1972! For over 50 years, Coe’s has been dishing out down-home favorites that […]

Russell Springs man arrested in Casey County

A Russell Springs man was arrested in Casey County Sunday evening on drug trafficking charges. 43-year-old Jesse Gregory was arrested and charged with conspiracy to traffic a controlled substance first degree – second or more […]

Local students named to WKU Dean’s List

Several local students were named to the Dean’s List at Western Kentucky University for the Spring 2025 semester. Local students receiving this honor were: Ellie G. Terry Morgan S. Taylor Jonah B. Skaggs Leo Dawson […]

Hospital board to meet this afternoon

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors will meet this afternoon. The board will meet at 4 p.m. in the conference room at the hospital. Hospital board meetings are open to the public. We’ll have […]

Jamestown man charged with trafficking marijuana

A Jamestown man was arrested on a drug trafficking charge last night. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 46-year-old Mario Villela last night and charged him with trafficking in marijuana – more than 5 pounds. […]