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KSP investigating fatal collision in Pulaski County

Kentucky State Police Post 11 is investigating a fatal collision in the Science Hill community in neighboring Pulaski County earlier this week. According to KSP, the initial investigation indicates that a 2000 Peterbilt Semi operated […]

16 new COVID cases reported in Russell County

The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 16 new COVID cases in Russell County this week, down from last week’s total of 25. Neighboring Pulaski County had 40 cases, the most in the Lake Cumberland […]

Riley Passmore, age 73, of Russell County

Riley Passmore, 73, passed away Friday, November 11th, at Fair Oaks Health SystemsRiley was born in Dunnville, KY on March 2, 1949, a son of the late Leora (Lane) and Jim  Passmore.Riley is  survived bywife, […]

Missing persons located, arrested in Adair County

The search for two missing persons in Russell County came to an end yesterday evening, as the two were located in Adair County and arrested on multiple charges. According to jail records, 25-year-old Subena Ramirez […]

State awards funds for Casey County broadband expansion

Governor Beshear presented a check for more than $1 million recently, which will expand high-speed internet access to 290 households and businesses in neighboring Casey County. The broadband funds come from a bipartisan agreement signed into […]

County clerk’s office closed until Thursday

The Russell County Clerk’s Office will be closed today, tomorrow and Wednesday, Nov. 14-16th, to attend a clerk’s conference in Louisville. The clerk’s office will reopen on Thursday, Nov. 17th at 8 a.m. and will […]

County clerk’s office closed 3 days next week

The Russell County Clerk’s Office will be closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 14-16, to attend a clerk’s conference in Louisville. The clerk’s office will reopen on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 8 a.m. and will […]