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Sheriff’s Office arrests two on multiple charges

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested two individuals on multiple charges just after midnight Friday. Paige Robbins, 30, of Middleburg, was arrested and charged with wanton endangerment first degree, public intoxication of a controlled substance […]

Sheriff’s Office provides update on tax bills

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston is reminding citizens that haven’t already paid their property tax bills to do so as soon as possible. Polston said that although the courthouse is closed today and tomorrow, the […]

Sheriff’s office arrests several in drug roundup

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office launched “Christmas Jeer #2” Friday morning, resulting in the arrest of several individuals on drug charges. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston said the drug roundup began at about 9 a.m. […]

Russell Co. Attorney’s Office recognized

Frankfort, KY – The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) has recognized the state’s 20 most successful child support collection partners from the past year, along with other employees who have increased payments […]

PVA Office Closed on Thursday

Russell County Property Valuation Administrator Tim Popplewell announced late Wednesday that his office would be closed on Thursday, November 19th, for cleaning.   Popplewell says his office staff has been exposed to a positive COVID-19 case.   […]

Russell County Clerk’s Office changes hours

The Russell County Clerk’s Office will be closed on Wednesdays beginning this week. The closure is so staff can clean and sanitize the office and equipment. The new office hours for the county clerk’s office […]