Russell County drug arrests in 2022 lowest in five-year span

Tuesday, July 25 by Zac Oakes

New data shows drug arrests in Russell County last year were the lowest in five years. The annual Crime in Kentucky report by Kentucky State Police shows 328 drug arrests were made in Russell County […]

Wayne County man charged after nearly 30 grams of meth found in car

Tuesday, July 25 by Zac Oakes

A Wayne County man was charged after nearly 30 grams of meth was reportedly found in his car. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, 45-year-old Stevie Gregory of Monticello was charged after officers performed […]

Work on Fishing Creek Bridge set to begin next week

Tuesday, July 25 by Zac Oakes

Those traveling to Pulaski County next week will encounter a lane closure on the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 8 office said crews will be performing routine inspections on Fishing […]

Cornbread festival returning to Mill Springs

Tuesday, July 25 by Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland Resource Manager’s Office has announced the return of the Cornbread Festival at Mill Springs Mill. The festival will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2, and Sunday, Sept. […]

Russell County saw increase in arrests last year

Monday, July 24 by Zac Oakes

More arrests were made in Russell County in 2022 than the year prior, according to new data released by Kentucky State Police. By law, Kentucky State Police is required to submit an annual report each […]

Local 4-H youth compete in shooting sports competition

Monday, July 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Co. 4-H Shooting Sports Club recently hosted the Ralph Pettyjohn Memorial 4-H Competition at the Russell County Sportsmen’s Club. The Russell County team had a strong performance. Here are some of the top […]

Community health screenings to begin next week

Monday, July 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Hospital community health screenings are set to begin next week. This year, the screenings are from 7-9 a.m. at the Russell County ANC. The annual screenings begin next a week from today […]

Adair native named KY Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement Division Director

Monday, July 24 by Zac Oakes

An Adair County native has been named the Director of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Law Enforcement Division. Colonel Jeremy McQueary is a native of neighboring Adair County and was recently promoted to […]

Lawmakers discuss bill that would automate expungement process

Monday, July 24 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky lawmakers discussed a bill late last week that would automate the expungement process for those with low level, non-violent crimes who have completed their sentences. The legislation, which was introduced last year but did […]

Adair man charged in child sex abuse investigation

Monday, July 24 by Zac Oakes

An Adair County man has been arrested and charged by Kentucky State Police following a child sex abuse investigation. According to Kentucky State Police, 42-year-old Bruce Allen Spoon is charged with 10 counts of possessing […]

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Russell County drug arrests in 2022 lowest in five-year span

Wayne County man charged after nearly 30 grams of meth found in car

Work on Fishing Creek Bridge set to begin next week

Cornbread festival returning to Mill Springs

Russell County saw increase in arrests last year

Local 4-H youth compete in shooting sports competition

Community health screenings to begin next week

Adair native named KY Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement Division Director

Lawmakers discuss bill that would automate expungement process

Adair man charged in child sex abuse investigation

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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