Three Russell County bridges rated “poor” by U.S. Dept of Transportation

Thursday, August 15 by Zac Oakes

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore earlier this year brought attention to bridge safety across the nation. The U.S. Department of Transportation provides ratings for bridges across the state based off […]

Jamestown, South Russell Fire Dept responds to truck on fire

Monday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown/South Russell Fire Departments were called out just after 7:30 last night to the 5600 block of Highway 55 for a vehicle fire. Once firefighters were on scene, they found a 1999 Ford pickup […]

Federal investigation being launched into KY Dept of Juvenile Justice

Thursday, May 16 by Zac Oakes

A federal civil rights investigation is being launched into the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice, which includes the facility in neighboring Adair County. The system has been under scrutiny recently, especially following a riot that […]

Russell Springs Fire Dept responds to vehicle fire

Wednesday, February 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on Barnett Drive Saturday night. The fire department was called out late Saturday night just before 11:30 to a truck on fire. Upon arrival, […]

Russell Springs Police Dept. welcomes new officer

Wednesday, January 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department recently welcomed a new officer. Kendall Catron was sworn in as the newest member of the city’s police department earlier this week. Mayor Eddie Thomas performed the swearing-in ceremony for […]

Adair man arrested after reportedly stealing State Highway Dept truck and driving through gate

Tuesday, December 26 by Zac Oakes

An Adair County man was arrested on Monday and charged with theft of an automobile among other charges after he reportedly stole a state highway department truck and drove it through a locked gate. According […]

Bronston man accused of setting trap in driveway, damaging sheriff’s dept cruiser

Friday, December 22 by Zac Oakes

A Pulaski County man is accused of setting a trap in his driveway that ended up costing more than $600 in damages to a Sheriff’s Department cruiser. According to reports, 56-year-old Christian Paulk, of Bronston, […]

Russell Springs Fire Dept. reminds residents of burn ban after responding to brush fire

Monday, November 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Fire Department responded to a brush fire last week on Milton Heights Road. Fire units were called out just before noon last Wednesday to the brush fire with 10 firefighters working on […]

Russell Springs Fire Dept. responds to house fire on Decatur Road

Monday, October 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Fire Department was called out to a house fire on Decatur Road yesterday afternoon. According to Fire Chief Bobby Johnson, 14 firefighters were on scene for about three hours after a call […]

Russell Springs Fire Dept. receives new equipment with help of grant funds

Wednesday, September 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department has received some new equipment with the help of grant funds. A 5 percent FEMA grant and another 50 percent grant have helped purchase much-needed equipment for the department. […]

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Three Russell County bridges rated “poor” by U.S. Dept of Transportation

Jamestown, South Russell Fire Dept responds to truck on fire

Federal investigation being launched into KY Dept of Juvenile Justice

Russell Springs Fire Dept responds to vehicle fire

Russell Springs Police Dept. welcomes new officer

Adair man arrested after reportedly stealing State Highway Dept truck and driving through gate

Bronston man accused of setting trap in driveway, damaging sheriff’s dept cruiser

Russell Springs Fire Dept. reminds residents of burn ban after responding to brush fire

Russell Springs Fire Dept. responds to house fire on Decatur Road

Russell Springs Fire Dept. receives new equipment with help of grant funds

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Obituaries

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