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18 active cases of COVID-19 in Russell County

There are 18 active cases of COVID-19 in Russell County as of the last report from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. All 18 of those cases are self-isolated. There are 162 active cases of […]

EF-1 tornado touched down in Monroe County

The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Monroe County yesterday morning, reaching winds of approximately 95 mph and damaging around 30 homes in Tompkinsville. No injuries were reported from […]

Russell County records 43rd COVID-19 death

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3.45%. Deaths: We are sad to report 5 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 423 deaths resulting in a 1.93% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known […]

Casey County man arrested on drug charges

A Casey County man was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday. Kevin Cristiani, age 31, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He […]

Russell Co. residents indicted in Adair County

Seven Russell County residents were recently indicted by an Adair County Grand Jury. Joshua T. Philpott, of Jamestown – Possession of methamphetamine (second offense), possession of drug paraphernalia, operating a motor vehicle under the influence, operating […]