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Unemployment drops nearly 1 percent in Russell County

Unemployment dropped nearly one percent in Russell County in October compared to last year. A new report from the Kentucky Center for Statistics shows unemployment dropped 0.9 percent in Russell County, from 5.3 percent in […]

Russell Springs Woman Arrested on Assault Charge

According to jail records, Anna Cox, age 34, was arrested and charged with Assault, 4th Degree (minor injury). Cox was arrested by Officer West with the Russell Springs Police Department and lodged in the Russell […]

Russell County up to 61 active COVID cases

County Active Cases Hospitalized Self-Isolation Released Death(s) Total Per 10K Total Gain New Case Gain 1. Adair 61.00 8.00 53.00 3,532.00 86.00 3,679.00 1,915.95 12.00 12.00 2. Casey 22.00 5.00 17.00 2,849.00 59.00 2,930.00 1,813.23 […]

18 new COVID cases reported in Russell County Tuesday

Of today’s 144 reported cases, 123 (85%) were unvaccinated and 44 of today’s cases (31%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved […]

15 new COVID cases reported in Russell County Monday

County Active Cases Hospitalized Self-Isolation Released Death(s) Total Per 10K Total Gain New Case Gain 1. Adair 55.00 8.00 47.00 3,511.00 86.00 3,652.00 1,901.89 22.00 22.00 2. Casey 19.00 4.00 15.00 2,843.00 59.00 2,921.00 1,807.66 […]

Russell Springs Man Arrested Early this Morning

According to jail records, John Bernard, age 33, was arrested by Officer Debra Necessary of the Russell Springs Police Department and charged with Driving on a DUI Suspended License 1st Offense. Bernard was lodged in […]

Morris K. Roy, age 72, of Russell Springs

Morris K. Roy, age 72, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, November 24 2021 at his residence. He was born on Saturday, May 07 1949, in Somerset, Kentucky. He was the son of: Mother […]