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Russell County Burn Ban now in effect

A burn ban is now in effect for Russell County following an executive order by Judge-Executive Randy Marcum. No outdoor burning is allowed until further notice with violators being subject to fines and penalties. The […]

Heat advisory remains in effect today

Russell and most surrounding counties remain under a heat advisory today. The National Weather Service in Louisville says heat index values will peak between 100 and 107. The hot temperatures and high humidity can lead […]

Several new laws go into effect today

Several new laws go into effect today. Senate Bill 181, the law that requires school employees to only use traceable systems to electronically communicate with students, goes into effect today. Russell County Schools recently designated […]

Local boil water advisories still in effect

Two local boil water advisories remain in effect. A boil water advisory is in effect for North Highway 127, starting at Dickerson Ridge Road and extending to the Casey County line. This is due to […]

Beshear signs tax cut bill into effect

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed House Bill 1 yesterday, which cuts the state income tax from 4 percent to 3.5 percent. The bill passed easily through both chambers of the legislature. Russell County’s legislators, Rep. […]

Boil water advisory remains in effect

A boil water advisory remains in effect for some residents in Russell Springs. The boil water advisory is in effect starting from 2198 Lakeway Drive down to Short Street, including all of Short Street and […]