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Sara McNay, age 44, of Russell Springs

Sara McNay, 44, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, September 11th, at Jewish Hospital, Louisville, KY. Sara was born in Tampa, Fla on February 26, 1978, a daughter of Teresa (Smith), of Russell Springs, KY […]

Elvin F. Tiller, age 89, of Russell Springs

Elvin F. Tiller, age 89, of Russell Springs, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at his home. Mr. Tiller was born in Jamestown, Kentucky, son of the late Avery and Bessie Polston Tiller.  […]

Russell County records 89 new Covid cases

The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 89 new Covid cases in Russell County this week, up from 39 cases a week ago. Neighboring Wayne County recorded the highest number of Covid cases in the […]

Russell Springs votes to lower tax rate

The Russell Springs City Council voted unanimously to lower the city tax rate at a recent council meeting. The city tax rate on motor vehicles will be 17.7 cents per $100 of assessed value and […]

Russell County is yellow in latest COVID map

Russell County is in the yellow in the latest COVID community level map released by the state’s department for public health. Adair and Pulaski join Russell County in the yellow category, indicating a medium level […]