Russell Springs Police investigating reported theft at Dollar General

Tuesday, October 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department is investigating a reported theft at the Dollar General store on Apache Avenue. Russell Springs Police say the theft occurred this afternoon, but it’s suspected that the person of interest […]

Russell Springs Fire Department has responded to more than 350 calls this year

Tuesday, October 14 by Zac Oakes

It’s been a busy year for the Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department. At last week’s city council meeting, Fire Chief Bobby Johnson reported the department has responded to more than 350 calls this year. Last […]

Russell Springs City Hall closing early today

Tuesday, October 14 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs City Hall will close early today due to computer system upgrades. City Hall will close at 2 p.m. today for the upgrades. City hall will return to normal operating hours tomorrow.

Owen Henry Thomas, age 91, of Russell Springs

Monday, October 13 by Sean Hammond

Owen Henry Thomas, of Russell Springs, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation in Jamestown. He was 91 years of age. Owen was born on June 23, 1934, in […]

Jimmy E. Luttrell, age 77, of Russell Springs

Monday, October 13 by Sean Hammond

Jimmy E. Luttrell, of Russell Springs, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at his home. He was 77 years, 5 months, and 3 days of age. Born on May 9, 1948, at home in […]

Russell Springs to purchase new fire truck through FEMA grant

Monday, October 13 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs announced plans to purchase a new fire truck for the city’s fire department at last week’s council meeting, thanks to a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, known as […]

No school for Russell County students today; post offices closed

Monday, October 13 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools are not in session today but the day does serve as a Professional Development Day for local educators. Students return to class from Fall Break tomorrow. Local post offices are closed for […]

Russell Springs Council approves slight decrease to city tax rate

Friday, October 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council approved a decrease in the city’s tax rate at last night’s meeting. Mayor Eddie Thomas said he was happy to see the city’s tax rate decrease and credited the work […]

Russell County Operation Unite Coalition launching Give Me A Reason campaign

Friday, October 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Operation Unite Coalition is set to launch its Give Me A Reason campaign. The initiative provides free drug-screening kits that can be picked up at multiple locations in the community. Those locations […]

Howard Gulick, age 84, of Russell Springs

Thursday, October 9 by Sean Hammond

Howard Gulick, age 84, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, October 08 2025 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland. He was born on Tuesday, July 22 1941, in Kansas City, MO. He was the son […]

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Russell Springs Police investigating reported theft at Dollar General

Russell Springs Fire Department has responded to more than 350 calls this year

Russell Springs City Hall closing early today

Owen Henry Thomas, age 91, of Russell Springs

Jimmy E. Luttrell, age 77, of Russell Springs

Russell Springs to purchase new fire truck through FEMA grant

No school for Russell County students today; post offices closed

Russell Springs Council approves slight decrease to city tax rate

Russell County Operation Unite Coalition launching Give Me A Reason campaign

Howard Gulick, age 84, of Russell Springs

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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