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Fiscal Court to honor late H.M. Bottom at meeting

The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting today at 5 p.m. in the courtroom of the old Russell County Courthouse. The court is expected to have a special presentation in which […]

City, county fill vacancies left by H.M. Bottom

The Russell Springs City Council and Russell County Fiscal Court met on Friday to fill vacancies following the passing of H.M. Bottom. The city council unanimously approved the hiring of Bobby Johnson as the city’s […]

H.M. Bottom left legacy of service

H.M. Bottom was a man who wore many hats in Russell County and left a lasting legacy of service. H.M. passed away on Saturday at the age of 82 following a battle with COVID-19. Bottom’s […]

H.M. Bottom passes away at 82

H.M. Bottom, a man known by many for his community service, passed away over the weekend at the age of 82. H.M. was well-known through the community for being the chief of the Russell Springs […]

H.M. Bottom, age 82, of Russell Springs

H.M.. Bottom, 82, of Russell Springs, KY, passed away Saturday, October 16th, at T.J. Samson Hospital, Glasgow, KY. H.M. was born in Russell Springs, KY on September 23, 1939, a son of the late Edith  […]

HM Bottom to Receive Dedication Today

City hall in Russell Springs will close today from 10:30 am until noon so that employees can attend the Russell Springs Fire Department building dedication in honor of longtime fire chief HM Bottom. The public […]

HM Bottom on his Hall of Fame Induction

Last week we reported on Russell County Emergency Management Director HM Bottom being inducted into the Kentucky Emergency Managers Association Hall of Fame during the group’s annual conference in Louisville. Today, we hear from the […]

HM Bottom Honored Last Night

Russell County Emergency Management Director HM Bottom was inducted into the Kentucky Emergency Managers Association Hall of Fame on Thursday night during the association’s annual conference in Louisville. Bottom has been the local emergency manager […]