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Russell County Schools institutes new medication policy

In accordance with new regulations from state agencies, Russell County Schools is implementing new policies regarding medications at school. The school district announced a written provider order must be on file before any prescribed medication […]

Russell Springs man arrested in Lincoln County

A Russell Springs man was arrested in Lincoln County on multiple drug charges. 45-year-old Harlan Bivins was arrested Sunday morning and charged with possession of fentanyl, possession of methamphetamine – second offense, possession of drug […]

Two Russell Springs residents indicted in Casey County

Two Russell Springs residents were indicted in Casey County earlier this month. A Casey County grand jury indicted 34-year-old Tiffany R. Propes of Russell Springs on charges including disorderly conduct first degree, assault third degree […]

Russell Springs Police report busy June

The Russell Springs Police Department responded to 420 calls for service during the month of June. Russell Springs Police Chief Bryan Shepard reported a busy month for the department, with nearly 100 more calls for […]

Russell County approved for over $200k in CAIP funds

Russell County was recently approved for over $200,000 in County Agricultural Incentives Program funds by the state ag development board. The funds provide Kentucky agricultural producers cost-share assistance on practices that increase net farm income […]

KSP arrests Russell Springs woman on child abandonment charge

Kentucky State Police arrested a Russell Springs woman on charges including child abandonment yesterday. 24-year-old Savannah Wilson was arrested and charged with abandonment of a minor, wanton endangerment first degree and resisting arrest. Wilson was […]

Brenda Wilson, age 75, of Russell Springs

Brenda Wilson, age 75, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, July 23 2025 at Ephraim McDowell Hospital. She was born on Thursday, March 09 1950, in Somerset, Kentucky. She was the daughter of: Mother […]