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Flood Watch for Russell and Surrounding Counties

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING… * WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Forecast rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches will be possible from Friday evening through Saturday evening. […]

Russell Springs man arrested late Tuesday night

A Russell Springs man was arrested late Tuesday night by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. According to jail records, Charles B. Gaskins, age 35, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct second degree, public intoxication […]

Twana Lee Hadley, age 67, of Russell Springs

Twana Lee Hadley of Russell Springs passed away Wednesday December 29, 2021, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation, in Jamestown.  She was 67 years of age. Born  July 17, 1954, in Danville, she was a […]

11 new COVID cases reported in Russell County Wednesday

County Active Cases Hospitalized Self-Isolation Released Death(s) Total Per 10K Total Gain New Case Gain 1. Adair 74.00 8.00 66.00 3,803.00 91.00 3,968.00 2,066.45 27.00 27.00 2. Casey 19.00 3.00 16.00 2,989.00 64.00 3,072.00 1,901.11 […]

Russell Springs Man Arrested on Drug and Other Charges

A Russell Springs man was arrested on drug and traffic related charges early this (Wednesday) morning. According to jail records, 55-year-old Michael Ballou was arrested by Officer Necessary with the Russell Springs Police Department and […]

Russell County now at 26 active COVID cases

County Active Cases Hospitalized Self-Isolation Released Death(s) Total Per 10K Total Gain New Case Gain 1. Adair 41.00 7.00 34.00 3,791.00 90.00 3,922.00 2,042.50 34.00 35.00 2. Casey 11.00 3.00 8.00 2,982.00 64.00 3,057.00 1,891.82 […]

Russell Co. man arrested in Adair on assault charge

A Russell County man was arrested in Adair County on an assault charge Sunday night. Travis Passmore, age 27, was arrested and charged with assault fourth degree dating violence. Passmore was arrested by officer Josh […]

Arvin Ray Wilson, age 78, of Russell County

Arvin Ray Wilson, fondly known as “Rabbit” since a boy, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Russell County Hospital.  He was 78 years of age. Arvin was born on August 31, 1943, in […]