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Russell Springs chicken ordinance receives 3-2 approval, zoning proposal on Bluebird shot down

Friday, August 9 by Zac Oakes

Last night was standing room only at Russell Springs City Hall for the monthly city council meeting, with several city residents in attendance. In a narrowly contested vote, the city’s new chicken ordinance passed by […]

Students and parents will be required to sign new transportation form this school year

Friday, August 9 by Zac Oakes

Due to a new state law in effect, students and their parent/guardian will be required to sign a transportation form within 7 days of the beginning of the school year. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to […]

Voter registration rising locally

Friday, August 9 by Zac Oakes

Russell County has seen an increase in voter registration in 2024. According to new data from the Kentucky Board of Elections, Russell County’s voter registration increased from 14,175 in January to 14,243 in July. In […]

Jamestown man arrested on multiple charges

Friday, August 9 by Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was arrested on multiple charges last night by Jamestown Police. Reports are 24-year-old Chance Burton was arrested on charges of fleeing or evading police second degree, shoplifting, drinking an alcoholic beverage in […]

School board approves change to district vaping/tobacco policy

Thursday, August 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education met in special session yesterday morning, and during that meeting, the board approved a change to the district’s policy on vaping and tobacco products. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael […]

Hospital hopes possible tax credits could lower cost of renovation/expansion project

Thursday, August 8 by Zac Oakes

With the Russell County Hospital Board of Directors in the beginning stages of planning a renovation/expansion project, hospital leaders hope possible tax credits will lower the cost of the project. The hospital board discussed these […]

Teachers, school leaders touring local manufacturers today

Thursday, August 8 by Zac Oakes

Teachers and school leaders from across Russell County will be hitting the road today. It’s part of an initiative Superintendent Michael Ford says aims to help strengthen partnerships in the community, promote career awareness, and […]

Russell Springs City Council to meet tonight

Thursday, August 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The council is expected to hold a second reading and vote on the recently-discussed chicken ordinance, as well as a proposed zoning […]

Commodities to be distributed today

Thursday, August 8 by Zac Oakes

Today is the monthly commodity distribution, according to the Russell County Judge-Executive’s office Judge-Executive Randy Marcum and the Russell County Fiscal Court in conjunction with the Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland program, will be giving out […]

Three flown out from Jamestown Bypass wreck

Wednesday, August 7 by Zac Oakes

Three people were reportedly flown out from a two-vehicle wreck that occurred on the 127 Bypass last night. According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred just before 8:15 last night at the […]