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Russell Springs announces parade award winners

The City of Russell Springs announced the award winners from Saturday’s Christmas parade. Pretty Boutique received Best Dressed Windows on Main Street. Bernie Gerry received the best antique or classic car with his custom 1946 […]

Beshear announces $35K in funds for Bethany House

Bethany House, a domestic abuse shelter in neighboring Pulaski County that serves the Lake Cumberland region, received $35 thousand in funding yesterday. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear made the announcement as part of $2.2 million in […]

Beshear announces additional road funds for Russell County

Russell County will be receiving additional road funds, according to Governor Andy Beshear. Beshear announced funding for several road projects yesterday, which includes around $94,000 for Russell County. The funds will be used to resurface […]

SCC announces Spring 2023 President’s List

Somerset Community College has announced their President’s List for the Spring 2023 semester. Those from Russell County on the list include: Matthew Carpenter Lukus Chaney John Conner Lacey Day Jonathon Garrison Andrew Gray Haley Hatfield […]

KSP announces traffic safety checkpoints

Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Russell County. These checkpoints will be conducted as part of Post 15’s highway safety efforts. Troopers […]

LWC announces commencement dates, times

For the second consecutive year, Lindsey Wilson College in neighboring Adair County will cap off its largest class in school history at spring commencement, April 28th and 29th. Lindsey Wilson’s commencement celebration, the 117th in […]

RSPD Chief Pierce announces upcoming retirement

Russell Springs Police Chief Tim Pierce will soon be retiring. The announcement came during last night’s Russell Springs City Council meeting. Pierce has served as the city’s police chief since March 2021, and his retirement […]