Pulaski woman found dead following fire at home

Tuesday, December 17 by Zac Oakes

A Pulaski County woman was found dead following a fire at a residence over the weekend. According to the Pulaski County Coroner’s Office, 79-year-old Brenda Hisle was found dead inside a home that caught on […]

Sheriff’s Office arrests two men following traffic stop

Monday, December 16 by Zac Oakes

Two men were arrested following a traffic stop off Highway 80 Saturday night. The individuals arrested were 30-year-old David Villegas and 21-year-old Buitrago Bermudez, both of Texas. Deputy Tyler Pearson conducted a traffic stop on […]

Russell Springs approves resolution to add electricity on Main Street

Monday, December 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council approved a resolution at its most recent council meeting to expand electric access on Main Street. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said it’s something the city has wanted to do […]

Taylor County man arrested after reportedly shooting at sheriff

Monday, December 16 by Zac Oakes

A Taylor County man was arrested after reportedly shooting at the Taylor County Sheriff. Deputies were called out to a residence in an area off Highway 210 Saturday night and when Sheriff Dickie Benningfield arrived […]

Jamestown man arrested on drug charges

Monday, December 16 by Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was arrested on drug charges over the weekend. Jamestown Police arrested 47-year-old Brian Hatfield Saturday, and charged him with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia, along with an outstanding warrant. […]

Ronnie “Preacher” Tucker, age 73, of Russell Springs

Saturday, December 14 by Sean Hammond

Ronnie “Preacher” Tucker, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was 73 years of age. Born in Russell County, on March […]

Lakers win big at Casey, Lady Lakers fall at Boyle

Friday, December 13 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team won big on the road at Casey County last night by a final score of 83-38. With the win, the Lakers improve to 2-2 on the season. The Lady Lakers were […]

New Russell Springs council members sworn-in

Friday, December 13 by Zac Oakes

Following last night’s Russell Springs City Council meeting, the two newest members of the council were sworn-in ahead of officially beginning their term at the beginning of 2025. Gary Frost said he’s looking forward to […]

Russell Springs Fire Department responds to mobile home fire

Friday, December 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Fire Department was called out to a mobile home fire yesterday morning. Fire crews were called out just after 8:30 yesterday morning to a mobile home on fire on Jack Miller Avenue. […]

Lights at the Park already drawn more than 3,000 cars

Friday, December 13 by Zac Oakes

The annual Lights at the Park Christmas light display at Russell Springs City Park has been a big hit in its first few weeks. Since opening on November 30, Mayor Eddie Thomas said more than […]

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Pulaski woman found dead following fire at home

Sheriff’s Office arrests two men following traffic stop

Russell Springs approves resolution to add electricity on Main Street

Taylor County man arrested after reportedly shooting at sheriff

Jamestown man arrested on drug charges

Ronnie “Preacher” Tucker, age 73, of Russell Springs

Lakers win big at Casey, Lady Lakers fall at Boyle

New Russell Springs council members sworn-in

Russell Springs Fire Department responds to mobile home fire

Lights at the Park already drawn more than 3,000 cars

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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