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Jamestown man arrested on strangulation, assault charges

Friday, March 7 by Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was arrested on strangulation and assault charges late last night. 34-year-old David Ross was arrested and charged with strangulation first degree, assault fourth degree (child abuse), assault fourth degree (domestic violence), alcohol […]

Resolution to name Highway 127 in Russell County in memory of Joshua Phipps passes through KY House

Thursday, March 6 by Zac Oakes

A resolution filed by Representative Josh Branscum to name Highway 127 in Russell County in memory of fallen sheriff’s deputy Joshua Phipps passed through the Kentucky House today. The resolution was introduced in January, and […]

Laker Band has been busy in 2025

Thursday, March 6 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Band has been busy in 2025. Band Director Curtis Ervin gave an update on the latest happenings with the band program. Ervin also said the band has a big event coming […]

Update on Taylor County death investigation

Thursday, March 6 by Zac Oakes

Authorities in nearby Taylor County have released an update on a recent death investigation. Last week, authorities discovered the body of a male outside of a burned car on Gaddis Ridge Road east of Campbellsville. […]

RCHS DECA brings home more than 30 awards from region conference

Thursday, March 6 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School DECA chapter brought home more than 30 awards from the region conference held earlier this week. Five Russell County students qualified for nationals. Students qualifying for nationals were Hannah King, […]

Covington man arrested on rape charge

Thursday, March 6 by Zac Oakes

A Covington man was arrested on a rape charge. 22-year-old Maximino Tamas was arrested by Kentucky State Police and charged with rape third degree. Tamas was arrested by Trooper Lee with Kentucky State Police and […]

Russell Springs City Hall closing early today

Thursday, March 6 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs City Hall will be closing early today. City Hall will close at 11 a.m. for system updates and staff training. City Hall will reopen on Friday for normal business hours.

Commodity distribution is this morning

Thursday, March 6 by Zac Oakes

Today is the monthly commodity distribution, according to the Russell County Judge-Executive’s office Commodities will be distributed at the Russell County Fairgrounds beginning at 9 a.m. until all commodities are given away. Those receiving commodities […]

Strong winds cause power outages across county

Wednesday, March 5 by Zac Oakes

Strong winds caused multiple power outages across the county. The number of outages locally peaked at around 1,500 from South Kentucky RECC. The first outages were reported just before 2 p.m. yesterday with outages lasting […]

RCIDA announces sale of drag strip property

Wednesday, March 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Industrial Development Authority has formally announced the sale of the property known to many as the Lake Cumberland Dragway. The authority sold the property to Danny McGlothin of Somerset. McGlothin plans to […]