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Marian June Anderson, age 94, of Russell Springs

Marian June Anderson, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Russell County Hospital. She was 94 years of age. Marian was born on September 16, 1928, in South Lyon, Michigan, daughter […]

51 COVID cases reported in Russell County this month

Data from the Kentucky Department for Public Health shows 51 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Russell County this month. That number includes only confirmed cases reported to the state health department. According to the […]

KSP arrests Russell Springs man over the weekend

A Russell Springs man was arrested by Kentucky State Police over the weekend. According to jail records, 44-year-old Daniel D. Hammond was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug […]

Helen Johnson Pedigo, age 81,of Russell Springs

Helen Johnson Pedigo, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023, at Signature Healthcare at Summit Manor Rehab and Wellness Center in Columbia. She was 81 years of age. Born November 22, 1941, in […]

Russell County sees increase in unemployment

According to new data released by the Kentucky Center for Statistics, Russell County saw an increase in unemployment last month. Russell County’s unemployment rate was 5.6 percent last month, up from 5.2 percent in July […]