Russell Springs City Hall new computer system expected to be fully operational by mid-May

Tuesday, April 14 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs city officials say they expect the new computer system at city hall to be fully operational next month. Mayor Eddie Thomas told the city council at last week’s meeting that the new system […]

Wayne County pharmacist Joe Silvers receives LCDHD Public Health Award

Tuesday, April 14 by Zac Oakes

Joe Silvers, a well-known pharmacist in Wayne County, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Dr. Hossein Fallahzadeh Public Health Hero Award by the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. The award is given annually […]

Fiscal court holds first reading of false alarm ordinance

Monday, April 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court held the first reading of an ordinance regarding false alarms at its meeting this morning. The ordinance addresses false alarm calls from alarm systems and includes penalties if 3 or more […]

Highway 127 shut down for several hours Saturday as crews work scene of truck wreck

Monday, April 13 by Zac Oakes

Highway 127 was shut down for about five hours Saturday morning as crews worked the scene of a truck wreck. Officials say it happened at around 6:30 Saturday morning near the intersection of South Highway […]

Submissions for Russell Springs veteran banners due this week

Monday, April 13 by Zac Oakes

It is almost time for the City of Russell Springs to place the veteran banners along Main Street, and city officials say anyone who wishes to recognize a veteran with a banner need to place […]

Fiscal court to meet this morning

Monday, April 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet in regular session this morning. The court is expected to hold the first reading of an ordinance regarding false alarms for first responders, as well as discuss other […]

Students and teachers return to classroom from spring break today

Monday, April 13 by Zac Oakes

Russell County students and teachers return to the classroom today from spring break. Only about six weeks remain in the school year. The last day for students is scheduled for Thursday, May 21 with closing […]

Albany Fire Chief injured in the line of duty

Monday, April 13 by Zac Oakes

The Fire Chief of the Albany Fire Department was injured in the line of duty on Sunday. Randy Speck with WANY in Albany that it happened at a residence on Tobin Ridge off Wisdom Dock […]

Russell County, Lake Cumberland area in moderate drought

Friday, April 10 by Zac Oakes

Last April was among the wettest in recent history, with the Russell County Mesonet Station recording over 8 1/3 inches of rain over the course of the month. This April is a totally different story, […]

19-year-old arrested after allegedly assaulting nurse at Russell County Hospital ER

Friday, April 10 by Zac Oakes

A 19-year-old woman was arrested early yesterday morning after allegedly assaulting a nurse in the emergency room at Russell County Hospital. Russell Springs Police say they were called to the hospital in the early morning […]

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Russell Springs City Hall new computer system expected to be fully operational by mid-May

Wayne County pharmacist Joe Silvers receives LCDHD Public Health Award

Fiscal court holds first reading of false alarm ordinance

Highway 127 shut down for several hours Saturday as crews work scene of truck wreck

Submissions for Russell Springs veteran banners due this week

Fiscal court to meet this morning

Students and teachers return to classroom from spring break today

Albany Fire Chief injured in the line of duty

Russell County, Lake Cumberland area in moderate drought

19-year-old arrested after allegedly assaulting nurse at Russell County Hospital ER

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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