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Hospice of Lake Cumberland awarded $100,000

Hospice of Lake Cumberland received $100,000 this week from the Team Kentucky Nonprofit Assistance Fund, which helps organizations recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Euretha Godby, CEO of Hospice of Lake Cumberland, said […]

Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges

A Russell Springs man was arrested on drug charges Wednesday afternoon. Ashley Lennon Denney, age 41, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested by Deputy Dustin […]

Stephens opposes tax increase

Terry Stephens, the owner of Stephens Pipe and Steel, the largest employer in the county, opposes the proposed occupational tax increase by the Russell County Fiscal Court. Stephens told the fiscal court Monday night that […]

Sheriff’s Office releases January report

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office released its monthly activity report for January. The sheriff’s office received 296 calls for service, not including office calls or walk-ins. The sheriff’s office reported 21 arrests, 14 domestic calls, […]

Around 127,000 inactive voters removed from KY voter rolls

According to the Secretary of State’s Office, approximately 127,000 inactive voters were removed this week from Kentucky’s voter rolls, in accordance with federal and state law. Of the 127,000 inactive voters, approximately 60,000 were registered […]