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New vaping law now in effect

Local vaping stores and those around the state now face new regulations from a law passed during last year’s legislative session. House Bill 11 only allows the sale of FDA approved vape products, significantly limiting […]

Outdoor burn ban goes into effect today

Kentucky’s outdoor burning ban goes into effect today.  The state’s outdoor burn ban runs from October 1 to December 15. The law prohibits burning between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. local time, […]

Winter Weather Advisory in Effect for Thursday

A Winter Weather Advisory will go into effect for Russell and surrounding counties on Thursday, January 18th at 11:00 a.m. central time. A wintry mix of snow, freezing rain, and plain rain is expected to […]

County-wide burn ban in effect

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

Heat advisory remains in effect today

A heat advisory remains in effect today as temperatures will be in the mid-to-high 90s with heat index values are expected to be over 100. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to […]

New state laws now in effect

New laws related to child abuse, drugs, gambling, mental health, education and dozens of other topics are now in effect after receiving a nod from the Kentucky General Assembly earlier this year. Here’s a look […]

New state laws take effect this week

New laws related to child abuse, drugs, gambling, mental health, gender services, education and dozens of other topics are set to take effect on Thursday after receiving a nod from the Kentucky General Assembly earlier […]