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Work ongoing to correct stoplight issue at 619/127

Friday, December 13 by Zac Oakes

Work is ongoing to correct an issue with the stoplight at the intersection of Highway 127 and 619 near Arby’s. District 8 Transportation Cabinet spokesperson Amber Hale was on Community Conversations this week and discussed […]

Russell Springs man arrested on multiple charges

Friday, December 13 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested by Kentucky State Police on multiple charges last night. 40-year-old Jason Alley was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, operating on a suspended or revoked license, and other […]

Lakers, Lady Lakers on the road tonight

Thursday, December 12 by Zac Oakes

The Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams are on the road tonight. The Lady Lakers play on the road at Boyle County in a 2A tournament matchup. That one gets underway at 6:30 central time […]

Russell County remains #1 statewide in Imagination Library enrollment

Thursday, December 12 by Zac Oakes

Russell County remains at the top statewide for the percentage of children enrolled in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield said the library is excited about the success of the program […]

Work on 127 between Russell, Clinton counties ongoing

Thursday, December 12 by Zac Oakes

The South 127 project including Russell and Clinton counties is ongoing. Despite a few hiccups involving the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, District 8 Transportation Cabinet spokesperson Amber Hale said the project is moving forward […]

Russell Springs Council meeting is tonight

Thursday, December 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight. The council will recognize winners from last month’s Christmas parade, discuss medical cannabis regulations and procedures, and take up several other agenda items. […]

Sheriff, County Clerk budgets approved by fiscal court

Thursday, December 12 by Zac Oakes

The fiscal court approved the 2025 budgets for the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and Russell County Clerk’s Office at its meeting this week. The 2025 sheriff’s budget comes in at around $1.36 million in expenses […]

Fishing Creek Bridge project could take longer than expected

Wednesday, December 11 by Zac Oakes

The ongoing project at Fishing Creek Bridge in neighboring Pulaski County could take longer than expected. The District 8 Transportation office announced this week additional repair needs have been identified that could affect parts of […]

RCPL installs “Read While You Wait” libraries at various locations

Wednesday, December 11 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Public Library has recently installed “Read While You Wait” libraries at locations across the community frequently visited by children and families. These small libraries are another way Russell County Public Library aims to […]

Marcum adds two to ambulance board

Wednesday, December 11 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum appointed two new members to the Russell County Ambulance Board at this week’s fiscal court meeting. The appointments take the board from 3 members to 5 members. The two […]