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9 new cases of COVID in Russell County on Monday

Of today’s 69 reported cases, 57 (83%) were unvaccinated and 17 of today’s cases (25%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved […]

Two arrested on drug charges late Monday night

Two Russell County residents were arrested by Russell Springs Police late Monday night. Corey Sheppard, age 21, of Jamestown, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and failure to appear. […]

5 new COVID cases reported in Russell County Monday

Of today’s 109 reported cases, 86 (79%) were unvaccinated and 26 of today’s cases (24%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved […]

Jamestown man arrested early Monday

Gregory Robinson, age 52, of Jamestown, was arrested by Russell Springs Police early Monday. Robinson was arrested just after 4 a.m. on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, and operating on a suspended […]

School board to meet Monday

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday. The meeting will be at The board is expected to discuss the ACT action plan at Russell County High School and […]

127 traffic shift to begin Monday

SOMERSET, Ky. (Oct. 14, 2021) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that on Monday, Oct. 18, contractors are scheduled to shift traffic on U.S. 127 in Russell County from the current driving lanes onto […]

Man arrested by Russell Springs Police Monday afternoon

Russell Springs Police arrested a man on numerous charges Monday afternoon. According to jail records, 22-year-old Cody W. Gaines was arrested by Officer Kyle Wilson of Russell Springs Police and charged with criminal trespassing third […]

Fiscal Court to meet on Monday

The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be in the courtroom at the Russell County Courthouse. The court will hear from Tourism Director Janette […]