KY Fish and Wildlife encouraging safety on the water during holiday

Monday, May 26 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is urging Memorial Day boaters to prioritize safety. The department is prioritizing two safety precautions: wearing a life jacket and boating sober. Kentucky law requires each occupant of a boat to […]

Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges

Monday, May 26 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on drug charges over the weekend. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 53-year-old Shane Major early Saturday morning. He’s charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. […]

City Pool opens for the season today

Saturday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

The Joseph Smith Hayes Memorial Pool at the Russell Springs City Park opens for the season today. The pool is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Sunday hours are noon to 5 p.m. […]

Local gas prices below state average headed into holiday weekend

Saturday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

Local gas prices are below state average headed into Memorial Day weekend. The average price of gas in Russell County comes in at around $2.75, while the state average is 10 cents higher at $2.85. […]

Local closings for Monday

Saturday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

The Memorial Day Holiday brings several closings on Monday. There will be no school in Russell County on Monday for the holiday. Both Jamestown and Russell Springs City Halls will be closed on Monday. The […]

Russell County Jaycees Fair set to get underway next week

Saturday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Jaycees Fair is less than a week away. The 130th edition of the Russell County Fair starts next Friday, May 30th and runs through Saturday, June 7th. This year’s fair includes annual […]

Eli community cleanup is today

Saturday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

The Eli Fire Department’s community cleanup event will take place today. Anyone interested in participating is asked to meet at the Eli Fire Department on Parks Ridge Road. The fire department recommends anyone who participates […]

New survey information provides details about last weekend’s tornado

Friday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

New survey information from the National Weather Service provides some more details about last weekend’s tornado that impacted Russell County. The National Weather Service pushed the start of the tornado’s path over 4 miles from […]

Westerfield discusses plans for The Green at RCPL

Friday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Public Library has big plans for a five-acre development behind the library called The Green. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield said the space will include a large indoor/outdoor pavilion. Other plans for the space […]

Eli Fire Chief expecting strong turnout for community cleanup tomorrow

Friday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

Eli Fire Chief Marty Kazsuk said he is expecting a strong turnout for the department’s community cleanup event tomorrow. Kazsuk said several people and groups reached out asking how they can help with cleanup efforts […]

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KY Fish and Wildlife encouraging safety on the water during holiday

Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges

City Pool opens for the season today

Local gas prices below state average headed into holiday weekend

Local closings for Monday

Russell County Jaycees Fair set to get underway next week

Eli community cleanup is today

New survey information provides details about last weekend’s tornado

Westerfield discusses plans for The Green at RCPL

Eli Fire Chief expecting strong turnout for community cleanup tomorrow

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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