Health Department reports 79 COVID cases on Monday

Tuesday, February 1 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 28.49%. Deaths: We are sad to report 6 new deaths since our last report. These include one McCreary County resident (unvaccinated), three Pulaski County residents (one vaccinated, one partially vaccinated, and […]

Health department records highest number of new COVID cases in a day since September 2021

Tuesday, January 4 by Zac Oakes

County Active Cases Hospitalized Self-Isolation Released Death(s) Total Per 10K Total Gain New Case Gain 1. Adair 86.00 9.00 77.00 3,832.00 91.00 4,009.00 2,087.80 41.00 41.00 2. Casey 19.00 3.00 16.00 3,003.00 65.00 3,087.00 1,910.39 […]

Health Department now offering COVID booster vaccines

Thursday, October 28 by Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is now offering COVID-19 Booster doses. To make an appointment in Russell County, view the contact information below. Russell County, 211 Fruit of the Loom Drive, Jamestown, KY 42629 […]

Family of former Jamestown Fire Chief presents memorabilia to department

Monday, October 25 by Zac Oakes

The family of former Jamestown Fire Chief Paul Walkup presented the fire department with some memorabilia at last week’s Jamestown City Council meeting, including a painting and some equipment. Walkup served as Fire Chief in […]

Health Department offering booster vaccines for immunocompromised

Monday, August 23 by Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department has begun administering COVID-19 booster vaccines for those who are immunocompromised. Those groups include persons who: are receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood; received […]

Health Department hosting vaccine walk-in clinic today

Wednesday, May 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Health Department is hosting a walk-in vaccine clinic today. The clinic is from 8-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is being offered. Call 270-343-2181 for more information.

Health Department to resume Johnson & Johnson vaccinations

Tuesday, April 27 by Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department said vaccine clinics will soon resume administering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines after the CDC and FDA gave approval for the vaccine to be given again. A pause […]

Eli Fire Department responds to fire on Sunday

Monday, April 19 by Zac Oakes

Around 5:30 Sunday evening, the Eli Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire at an occupied residence located at 463 Old Jamestown Rd. First arriving personnel found moderate smoke emitting from the first floor […]

RSPD Assistant Chief Melissa Taylor honored for retirement after 17 years with department

Friday, April 9 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Assistant Police Chief Melissa Taylor was recognized Thursday night at the city council meeting for her 17 years of work with the Russell Springs Police Department. Taylor recently announced her retirement after a […]

Eli Fire Department responds to house fire on Friday

Monday, April 5 by Zac Oakes

The Eli Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire at 74 D Rexroat Lane Friday afternoon. Fire Chief Marty Kazsuk said the department responded to the residence at approximately 4:11 p.m. Friday to a fire […]

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Health Department reports 79 COVID cases on Monday

Health department records highest number of new COVID cases in a day since September 2021

Health Department now offering COVID booster vaccines

Family of former Jamestown Fire Chief presents memorabilia to department

Health Department offering booster vaccines for immunocompromised

Health Department hosting vaccine walk-in clinic today

Health Department to resume Johnson & Johnson vaccinations

Eli Fire Department responds to fire on Sunday

RSPD Assistant Chief Melissa Taylor honored for retirement after 17 years with department

Eli Fire Department responds to house fire on Friday

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown