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Russell Springs Police make two arrests on Thursday

Russell Springs Police made two arrests Thursday evening. Patricia Norris, age 39, was arrested and charged with trafficking in more than two grams of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and being a persistent felony offender. […]

Thursday events at the Russell County Fair

The Russell County Fair continues Thursday night with music and other entertainment. The Kentucky State Fair Talent Classic begins at 5 p.m. The Paradise Amusements carnival will open at 6 p.m. Nashville singer/songwriter Sara Simmons […]

Russell Springs woman arrested on Wednesday

A Russell Springs woman was arrested Wednesday by Russell Springs Police. Brianne Bottom, age 23, was arrested and charged with receiving stolen property under $500. Officer Robert Baugh was the arresting officer. She was lodged […]

Tuesday events at the Russell County Fair

The Russell County Fair continues today with activities beginning this morning. Floral Hall Open Entry begins at 8 a.m. followed by the Dairy Show at 10 a.m. Paradise Amusements will open the carnival at 6 […]

One active case of COVID in Russell County

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.28%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 453 deaths resulting in a 2.01% mortality rate (about 1 in 50) among known […]

Russell Springs woman involved in wreck on Hwy 80

On Friday, June 4, 2021, at 1:30 p.m., Chief Deputy Brandon Hitch of the Adair County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to an injury collision on East Highway 80. Preliminary investigation shows that Mechelle McFarland, 42, […]

Russell Co. man arrested after high-speed pursuit

A Russell County man was arrested by Columbia Police Monday morning following a high-speed pursuit on a motorcycle. Columbia Police said they attempted to perform a traffic stop just after 2 a.m. Monday on Highway […]

Monday events at Russell County Fair

The Russell County Fair continues tonight at the Russell County Fairgrounds. At 6 p.m., the carnival opens. Then at 7 p.m. in the Grove, karaoke will be taking place. Also at 7 p.m., the Fresh […]

Russell County Fair Pageant Results

Boys 0-6 Months (Parents) Deklynn Coe (Nick and Whitney Coe) Jake Edwards (Stephen and Cortney Edwards) Greyson McQueary (Hannah Salyer and Randy McQueary) Nolan Zapata (Alberton and Caitlin Zapata) Girls 0-6 Months Landree McFarland (Kendall […]