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Sheriff’s Office had busy March

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office responded to more than 400 calls for service last month. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston said the department made 36 arrests last month, responded to 13 domestic calls, and worked […]

Pioneer Poetry contest set to get underway in March

The Russell County Bicentennial celebration is set to continue next month. March will be the launch of the Pioneer Poetry and Prose Contest. Russell County Public Library is organizing the event. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield […]

Russell Springs Police release March activity report

The Russell Springs Police Department released its monthly activity report for the month of March. Last month, Russell Springs Police made 29 total arrests, including 2 alcohol DUI arrests and 2 drug DUI arrests. That […]

Sheriff’s Office releases March report

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office has released its monthly activity report for the month of March. Last month, the sheriff’s office responded to 343 calls for service, not including office calls and walk-ins. The sheriff’s […]

Local unemployment rate stays the same in March

Russell County saw no change in its unemployment rate last month compared to the year prior, according to new data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics. The report shows Russell County’s unemployment rate last month […]