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41.6 percent of Russell Countians fully vaccinated

According to CDC data, 41.6 percent of Russell Countians are fully vaccinated. Of those 12 years old and up, about 49.1 percent are fully vaccinated and 51.7 percent of those 18+ are fully vaccinated. 8,228 […]

Two new COVID cases in Russell County on Tuesday

Of today’s 71 reported cases, 63 (89%) were unvaccinated and 21 of today’s cases (30%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved […]

Russell Springs man arrested for cruelty to animals

A Russell Springs man is in jail charged with cruelty to animals second degree. Dalton Goodson, age 19, was arrested by Russell Springs Police and lodged in the Russell County Detention Center around 7:30 p.m. […]

9 new cases of COVID in Russell County on Monday

Of today’s 69 reported cases, 57 (83%) were unvaccinated and 17 of today’s cases (25%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved […]

Merlene Rexroat, age 89, of Russell Springs

Merlene Rexroat, 89, of Russell Springs, KY, passed away Sunday, October 31st, at Fair Oaks Nursing Home.Merlene was born in Jabez, KY, on March 16, 1932, a daughter of the late Eula (Wiggington) and Charlie  […]

Glen Allen Oaks, age 86, of Russell Springs

Glen Allen Oaks, 86, of Russell Springs, KY, passed away Sunday, October 31st, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset, KYGlen was born in Jamestown, KY on July 19, 1935, a son of the late Lillie […]

Russell County resident among KSP Telecommunications graduates

Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police announced that 16 telecommunicators representing 11 posts located throughout the commonwealth have graduated KSP’s in-house telecommunications academy. The Post 15 graduates of the 18th KSP Telecommunications Academy […]