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Russell County’s unemployment rate stands at 4.1%

Russell County’s unemployment rate for April was 4.1 percent, down a full percentage point from the previous month, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. […]

Claims against Russell Springs Mayor in lawsuit dropped

Former Russell Springs Police Interim Chief Melissa Taylor is dropping gender discrimination claims against Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas that were alleged in a lawsuit earlier this year. Circuit Judge Vernon Miniard signed the dismissal […]

Russell County seeing success with Airbnb

Russell County is seeing quite a bit of success with Airbnb, a vacation rental company that allows people to book properties for vacations online. According to the company in 2021, Russell County Airbnb hosts brought […]

Russell Springs man arrested on drug charge

A Russell Springs man was arrested on a drug charge Monday night. Justin M. Weddle, 37, was charged with possession of methamphetamine and contempt of court. Weddle was arrested by Deputy Pierce with the Russell […]

Russell Springs man arrested by Fish and Wildlife

A Russell Springs man was arrested on drug possession charges by the Department of Fish and Wildlife Sunday night. 39-year-old Paul Beach was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and […]

Russell Springs woman arrested in Cumberland County

A Russell Springs woman was arrested in Cumberland County early Sunday morning. Mary A. Williamson, age 22, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal littering, tampering with physical evidence, […]