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Russell County remains green with COVID

Russell County remains green, but more COVID cases across the state are turning several counties in eastern and western Kentucky red. Seven counties in the state have red status and 21 counties are now in […]

Bridge work ongoing in Clinton County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is advising drivers that U.S. 127 in neighboring Clinton County is temporarily reduced to one lane as crews perform bridge maintenance operations. The lane closure will be in place between Old […]

Pageant results from Russell County Fair

Saturday was pageant day at the Russell County Jaycees Fair. Local winners included the following: Naomi Meece, daughter of Mitchell and Nayeli Meece of Russell Springs – 0-6 girls Roman Best, son of Hunter Best […]

Russell Springs man arrested in Adair County

A Russell Springs man was arrested in Adair County over the weekend. According to jail records, 26-year-old Christopher Glover was arrested and charged with reckless driving, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving under […]

Horse show results from the Russell County Fair

The Horse Show took place this weekend at the Russell County Fair. Local winners included: Bailey Gosser of Russell Springs – Pony Pleasure and Youth Pleasure Walking Randa Ballenger of Russell Springs – Western Pleasure […]

County COVID numbers trending upward

There were a total of 22 new COVID cases reported in Russell County last week, according to the Kentucky Department for Public Health. That’s up 12 cases from what was reported the week prior. Russell […]

Russell County Fair kicks off this Friday

The Russell County Jaycees Fair begins this week. This year’s festivities kick off beginning on Friday with a horse show scheduled for 7 p.m. More events including pageants, a demolition derby, and the carnival will […]