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Commodity Card signups are underway

Wednesday, December 13 by Zac Oakes

Sign-ups for the Commodity Cards are underway at the Russell County Courthouse. The new cards will now be required for those picking up commodities and will replace the paper applications people are required to fill […]

Russell Springs Fire Department responds to call on Lakeway Drive Monday night

Wednesday, December 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department was called out to a residence at 1581 Lakeway Drive Monday night. According to Russell Springs Fire Chief Bobby Johnson, 12 firefighters were called to the scene just after […]

Marcum discusses future plans for Greasy Creek Bridge area

Tuesday, December 12 by Zac Oakes

Future plans for the Greasy Creek Bridge area were a topic of discussion at last night’s fiscal court meeting. Judge Executive Randy Marcum said the county is looking to make the area into a fishing […]

More details released regarding theft arrests last week

Tuesday, December 12 by Zac Oakes

More details have been released about the arrest of two people involved in thefts in Russell and Adair counties. According to Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston, the investigation into the thefts resulted in the arrest […]

RSPD investigates two-vehicle collision Sunday evening

Tuesday, December 12 by Zac Oakes

A two-vehicle collision Sunday evening resulted in a Russell Springs woman being sent to the hospital. According to Russell Springs Police, the collision occurred at around 5:20 Sunday evening when 66-year-old William Simpson of Russell […]

Russell County FFA competes at Lake Cumberland Region Winter Contest

Tuesday, December 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School FFA chapter competed at the Lake Cumberland Region Winter Contest recently. The freshman quiz bowl team finished 3rd of 19 teams competing in the contest. The freshman quiz bowl team […]

Governor’s inauguration to be held today, county offices to remain open today

Tuesday, December 12 by Zac Oakes

Today is Inauguration Day in Frankfort for Governor Andy Beshear and while state offices will be closed today due to the inauguration, local county offices will remain open. County magistrates and Judge Executive Randy Marcum […]

Gossage to serve as JES interim principal

Monday, December 11 by Zac Oakes

Jamestown Elementary School Principal Diane Blankenship is set to retire at the end of the calendar year, and the school now has an interim principal ready to take over. Former Russell Springs Elementary Principal Rene […]

IT company to locate in Wayne County, creating 200 jobs

Monday, December 11 by Zac Oakes

An IT company is planning to invest $3 million to build a facility in neighboring Wayne County that will employ 200 people according to a release from Gov. Andy Beshear’s office. The company is Provolus, […]

Constable Kenny Luttrell passes away at 57

Monday, December 11 by Zac Oakes

A long-time Russell County public servant passed away over the weekend. District 3 Constable Kenny Luttrell passed away on Saturday at the University of Kentucky Hospital. Luttrell served as a first responder in Russell County […]