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Gov. Beshear scheduled to be in Russell County today

Governor Andy Beshear will be in Russell County this afternoon as he makes an appearance at the Lake Cumberland Area Development District Office in Russell Springs. The governor will be announcing funding for Cleaner Water […]

Flood Warning Issued for Russell County

WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE…A portion of south central Kentucky, including the following counties, Clinton, Cumberland, Monroe and Russell. * WHEN…Until 8:30 PM CST. * IMPACTS…Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and […]

Roy Luttrell, age 83, Russell County

Roy Luttrell, 83, passed from this life after an extended illness February 14, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. He was born October 16, 1938, in Russell County, Ky., the son of Glen and […]

Janice Thomas, age 69, of Russell Springs

Janice Thomas, age 69, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Tuesday, February 15 2022 at Russell County Hospital. She was born on Tuesday, March 11 1952, in Cumberland, Kentucky. She was the daughter of: Mother […]

Johnson appointed to Russell Springs Cemetery Board

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas has appointed Kathy Bottom Johnson to the Russell Springs Cemetery Board. Johnson will fill the term of the late Ray Barrett, a former city commissioner and law enforcement officer in […]

Beshear to visit Russell County on Friday

Governor Andy Beshear will be in Russell County on Friday, making an appearance at the Lake Cumberland Area Development District Office. Beshear will be in Russell County to announce funding for Cleaner Water programs in […]

4 COVID related deaths reported in Russell County last week

Four COVID-related deaths were reported in Russell County last week, according to the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. According to state records, there have been 77 COVID-related deaths in Russell County. Last week, the health […]