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Lenvil D. Skaggs, age 74, of Russell Springs

Lenvil D. Skaggs, age 74, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Russell County Hospital. He was born on Wednesday, March 26, 1952, in Somerset, Kentucky. He was the son of: Mother - Wilmoth Hart Skaggs, who has preceded him in death Father -... Read More.

Russell County Grand Jury Indicts 12 People

A dozen people were indicted during Tuesday’s monthly session of the Russell County Grand Jury. According to circuit court records, those indicted include: Bradley Hicks of Russell Springs, charged with theft of a firearm, possession […]

U.S. Senate Candidate Andy Barr Visits Russell Springs

Congressman Andy Barr, who represents Kentucky’s 6th District and is the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, made a campaign stop in Russell Springs Tuesday morning. Barr met with approximately three dozen supporters at the Russell […]

Burn Ban Issued for Russell County

A countywide burn ban is now in effect in Russell County due to extremely dry conditions. Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum issued an executive order Friday prohibiting all open burning throughout the county, effective immediately. […]

Judy James, 79, of Russell Springs

Judy Lee James, 79, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at the Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. She was born in Russell County, KY on Monday, December 23, 1946 the daughter […]

Timothy Dale Carter, 63, of Russell Springs

Timothy Dale Carter, age 63, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, October 21 2026 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland. He was born on Sunday, September 22 1963, in Columbia, KY. He was the son […]