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Grand jury hands down indictments on 16 individuals

A Russell County grand jury handed down indictments against 16 individuals yesterday. Those indicted included the following: Cecil D. Stacy, age 31, of Russell Springs, was charged with two counts of wanton endangerment 1st degree, […]

16 COVID cases reported in Russell County last week

The Kentucky Department of Public Health reported 16 new COVID cases in Russell County last week. Statewide, COVID cases are rising, as is the positivity rate which was recorded at 12.4 percent Monday. Neighboring Pulaski […]

Russell County has 16 active COVID-19 cases

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3.15%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 426 deaths resulting in a 1.92% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known […]

Vaccine now open to anyone 16+ years old

On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that all Kentuckians 16 and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The Pfizer vaccine is approved for individuals 16 and older; the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson […]

LCDHD COVID report for Wednesday, Sept. 16

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3.97%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 67 deaths resulting in a 2.7% mortality rate among known cases. This compares with […]