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Russell County in the green on latest COVID map

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department currently has all of the counties, including Russell County, in the district in the “green” level of community spread. This is based on the CDC Community Spread model. This […]

Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges

Kentucky State Police arrested a Russell Springs man this past Friday afternoon on drug-related charges, according to jail records. Steven L. Yager, age 44, was taken into custody and charged with possession of a controlled […]

Ernest Brumley, age 87, of Russell Springs

Ernest Brumley, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, in Lexington.  He was 87 years of age. Born January 17, 1935, in Russell County, he was […]

Russell County residents indicted in Adair County

An Adair County grand jury handed down indictments yesterday, and Russell County residents were among those indicted. Those indicted include: Clifton Mark Collins, of Main Street in Russell Springs, charged with trafficking in methamphetamine second […]

Less than a month until Russell County Fair

We are now less than a month from the 2022 Russell County Jaycees Fair. This year’s fair will begin on Friday, June 3 and run through Saturday, June 11. Friday will open with a horse […]

Russell Springs man arrested Wednesday afternoon

A Russell Springs man was arrested Wednesday afternoon by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. Jason Riley, age 35, was arrested and charged with public intoxication of a controlled substance and criminal mischief third degree. Riley […]