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Open burn ban in effect in neighboring Adair County

Officials in neighboring Adair County issued an open burning ban that went into effect over the weekend due to the moderate drought conditions and increased fire hazard. At this time, Russell County officials have not […]

Fall burn ban now in effect

With fall forest fire season beginning, the Kentucky Division of Forestry has issued a statewide burn ban that is now in effect through December 15. Under the ban, no burning is allowed 6 a.m. and […]

Bill to ban school mask mandates passes KY House

A bill that will make face masks completely optional in schools regardless of district policy passed by a 56-35 vote in the Kentucky House yesterday. While the legislative body took a measure in its last […]

Burn Ban in Effect

A burn ban is now in effect now and will run through April 30th. According to the Kentucky Divison of Forestry, during this time no burning will be permitted between the hours of 6:00 am […]

Countywide Burn Ban Lifted

The countywide burn ban was lifted on Monday, but the statewide burn ban imposed by the Kentucky Division of Forestry remains in effect from 6:00 am until 6:00 pm and not within 150 feet of […]

Burn Ban Remains in Place

A reminder than a burn ban is now in effect in Russell County due to the extremely dry conditions. Russell County Judge-Executive Gary Robertson issued an executive order on the matter Friday afternoon saying that […]

Tattoo Scar Ban Removed from Regulations

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services has filed an updated proposed administrative regulation, outlining requirements for tattoo studios in Kentucky, choosing not to move forward with the portion of the proposal that prohibited tattooing […]