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Smoke and haze from nearby fires fill local skies

Smoke from nearby wildfires enveloped skies over Russell County and surrounding areas earlier this week, according to officials. A wildfire burning in a remote area of Rockcastle County led to the hazy conditions. Mount Vernon […]

City, county fill vacancies left by H.M. Bottom

The Russell Springs City Council and Russell County Fiscal Court met on Friday to fill vacancies following the passing of H.M. Bottom. The city council unanimously approved the hiring of Bobby Johnson as the city’s […]

Ms. Fill turns the page into retirement

Some things are simply synonymous. When you think of one, you think of the other. For many in the Russell County community, a prime example is Story Hour at the Library and Ms. Fill. For […]