RS Fire reminds citizens of spring burn ban
The Russell Springs Fire Department is reminding citizens that a burn ban is currently in effect until April 30th. This means that there should be no burning between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. The law […]
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Somerset man arrested on marijuana charge, suspended driver’s license
A Somerset man was arrested by Russell Springs Police on a drug charge and traffic violations earlier this week, according to the authorities. David Slagle, age 55, was stopped by RSPD Officer Breton Llané around […]
RCHS teacher resigns amidst reported investigation into alleged misconduct
A Russell County teacher has resigned amidst reports that he is under investigation for alleged misconduct, according to authorities. Aaron Bunch, a second-year science teacher at Russell County High School, resigned from his position Monday. […]
Columbia man arrested on rape charge
In neighboring Adair County, the Columbia Police Department made a sexual assault arrest Monday after concluding an investigation that began last month. The alleged victim, a female juvenile, originally came forward while attending Adair County […]
Tourist commission to meet Wednesday
The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission will hold a special-called meeting of the commission’s board of directors tomorrow, Wednesday, March 22nd at 12:30 p.m. The meeting is in place of last week’s originally scheduled board meeting, […]
State Dock ship store, fuel dock closed until Friday
On Lake Cumberland, the ship store and fuel systems at State Dock will be closed until Friday. During this time, the dock is stocking the store and performing inventory and inspecting and performing routine maintenance […]
‘Read Across Russell County’ this afternoon at library
This afternoon, “Read Across Russell County” takes places at the Russell County Public Library in Jamestown The free event, put on by the Russell County Education Association and the library, goes from 4 p.m. until […]
Russell down to nine COVID cases this week; Pulaski highest in district at 20
The Kentucky Department for Public Health reports nine new COVID cases in Russell County this week, a decrease from last week’s total of 14. Looking at other counties in the Lake Cumberland District, Pulaski County […]
Chamber meeting is today at noon
The Russell County Chamber of Commerce holds their monthly meeting today at noon at the Russell Springs Community Room on Main Street. T.J. Regional Health is this month’s host and sponsor and Heather and Al […]
Measure expanding access to healthcare signed by governor
Gov. Andy Beshear was joined by healthcare leaders and lawmakers in the Capitol Rotunda for a bill-signing ceremony on Monday, honoring the passage of legislation that expands healthcare services for Kentuckians. The measure, House Bill […]