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Russell County Sheriff’s Office releases December report

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office has released its December 2022 activity report. The department received 312 calls for service, performed 21 arrests and responded to 13 domestic calls. The sheriff’s office responded to 19 auto […]

Boil water advisory issued

Due to a water main repair, a boil water advisory has been issued for Cooper Road off South US 127 and Southside Drive, according to the city of Russell Springs. This advisory will remain in […]

Marcum makes ambulance board appointment

The Russell County Fiscal Court met in regular session last night. Among the items of business was an appointment to the Russell County Ambulance Board. Here’s Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum with more…

KU set to close in-person offices in coming months

Kentucky Utilities say they will close their in-person offices by the end of 2024 and rely on “self-service channels,” the company has announced, citing a decline in walk-in transactions, increased customer use of self-service channels […]

Jamestown man arrested for assaulting police officer

A Jamestown man was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office after attempting to evade officers and allegedly assaulting an officer. According to jail records, 54-year-old Ernest Bradley Foley was arrested Monday morning on charges […]

Russell Countians named to Dean’s List at UK

Several local students were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Kentucky for the Fall 2022 semester. Dean’s List students finish the semester with a grade point average of 3.6 or higher. Local […]