Marcum says IDA purchase makes Russell County more competitive for business

Wednesday, April 8 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday on local news, we reported the Russell County Industrial Development Authority is purchasing just under 68 acres off French Valley Road adjacent to the Lake Cumberland Regional Industrial Complex Site 1. Russell County Judge […]

Leonard Allen Goodrich, age 77, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, April 7 by Zac Oakes

Leonard Allen Goodrich, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday February 2, 2026, at his home. He was 77 years of age and a veteran of the United States Army. Cremation rites were honored according to […]

David “Dave” Santee, age 59, of Russell Springs

Monday, April 6 by Sean Hammond

David “Dave” Santee, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday April 6, 2026, at Russell County Hospital. He was 59 years of age. Born July 16, 1966, in Fort Gordon, Georgia, he was a son of […]

Joe Kerns, aged 75, of Russell Springs

Monday, April 6 by Sean Hammond

Joe Kerns, aged 75, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away at his residence on April 4, 2026. Born on July 25, 1950, in Adair County, Kentucky, Joe lived a life marked by dedication, craftsmanship, and […]

Russell Springs Police investigating collision on Bernard Lane Saturday night

Monday, April 6 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department is investigating a collision on Bernard Lane Saturday night that resulted in a Russell Springs man being transported to the University of Kentucky Hospital. Police say it happened at around […]

Russell Springs woman arrested on drug charges

Monday, April 6 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was arrested on drug charges early Saturday morning. 58-year-old Maria Zuniga was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine – second offense, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, operating a […]

Barbara Elizabeth Hood (Kidd) Hale, age 83, of Russell Springs

Monday, April 6 by Sean Hammond

Barbara Elizabeth Hood (Kidd) Hale, 83, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away on April 1, 2026. She was born on December 13, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late James Clifton Hood and Dorothy Houston […]

Gossage will be new Director of Pupil Personnel for Russell County Schools

Friday, April 3 by Zac Oakes

Jessica Gossage has been selected as the new Director of Pupil Personnel for Russell County Schools. Gossage is a graduate of Russell County Schools and brings over 15 years of experience in education, serving as […]

Russell County IDA project included in latest round of state funding

Friday, April 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Industrial Development Authority is among 16 recipients of the latest round of funding from the Kentucky Product Development Initiative. Russell County IDA will receive over $1.2 million in state funding for the […]

Russell Springs man arrested on felony assault charge

Thursday, April 2 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on a felony assault charge after an incident near the intersection of Main Street and Short Street yesterday. Russell Springs Police and Kentucky State Police were called out yesterday […]

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Marcum says IDA purchase makes Russell County more competitive for business

Leonard Allen Goodrich, age 77, of Russell Springs

David “Dave” Santee, age 59, of Russell Springs

Joe Kerns, aged 75, of Russell Springs

Russell Springs Police investigating collision on Bernard Lane Saturday night

Russell Springs woman arrested on drug charges

Barbara Elizabeth Hood (Kidd) Hale, age 83, of Russell Springs

Gossage will be new Director of Pupil Personnel for Russell County Schools

Russell County IDA project included in latest round of state funding

Russell Springs man arrested on felony assault charge

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown