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Russell Springs nearing completion of Bankers Field of Dreams

Friday, April 10 by Zac Oakes

A sports field aimed at providing greater accessibility for special needs children in the community is nearing completion. The Bankers Field of Dreams, made possible through donations from multiple local banks, will be located the […]

Wells, Planning and Zoning Commission make statements regarding rumors of property purchase

Friday, April 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council met last night, and heard from SPARC founder Scott Wells and the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission Chair Lou Ann Gore Flanagan regarding rumors about a potential SPARC property purchase. […]

Russell Springs man arrested Thursday night

Friday, April 10 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested last night by Russell Springs Police. 37-year-old Samuel M. Skaggs was arrested and charged with criminal mischief first degree and harassment – no physical contact. Skaggs was arrested by […]

Windsor man taken to hospital following crash that caused power outages

Friday, April 10 by Zac Oakes

A Windsor man was taken to the hospital following a single-vehicle wreck on West Highway 80 Thursday evening. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office said 19-year-old Jeremiah Nickens was traveling west on Highway 80 near Royville […]

Voils talks RCIDA’s purchase of Rexroat property, future plans

Thursday, April 9 by Zac Oakes

This week on local news, we’ve reported that the Russell County Industrial Development Authority is purchasing a piece of property just under 68 acres off French Valley Road adjacent to the Lake Cumberland Regional Industrial Complex […]

Russell Springs Council to meet this evening

Thursday, April 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The council will meet at 6 p.m. at City Hall on Main Street. The council is expected to hear the mayor’s State […]

Roughly 1 in 5 Russell Countians considered food insecure

Thursday, April 9 by Zac Oakes

Roughly 1 in 5 Russell County residents are considered food insecure, according to data from Feeding America. The latest Feeding America Map the Meal Gap study reports just under 21 percent of Russell County residents, […]

Lake Cumberland State Park announces outdoor pool closure for summer season

Thursday, April 9 by Zac Oakes

Lake Cumberland State Resort Park announced that its outdoor pool will be closed for the summer season. The pool is a popular spot for both tourists and area residents during the summer months, but will […]

Two Pulaski residents arrested after meth, fentanyl and handgun found in car at Dollar General

Thursday, April 9 by Zac Oakes

Two Pulaski County residents were arrested Tuesday evening after methamphetamine, fentanyl, and a handgun were found in a car at the Dollar General store in Nancy. 38-year-old Andrea DeRossett of Nancy was charged with trafficking […]

Frost to seek another term on Russell Springs Council

Wednesday, April 8 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs City Councilman Gary Frost will seek another term on the city council. Frost is currently serving his first term on the city council. He’s the first candidate to file paperwork to run for […]