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James W. Sharp, 91, of Russell Springs

James W. Sharp, 91, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, July 6th, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital, Glasgow, KY. James was born in Jamestown, KY on August 13, 1933, a son of the late Nina […]

Tweedy joins Russell Springs Police

The Russell Springs Police Department has a new officer. Chris Tweedy was sworn in yesterday as the newest member of the city’s police department. Tweedy has experience working in Russell and surrounding counties. Most recently, […]

Danny F. Coffey, age 76, of Russell Springs

Danny F. Coffey, age 76, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Sunday, July 06 2025 at Russell County Hospital Emergency Room. He was born on Sunday, December 26 1948, in Somerset, Ky. He was the […]

Noel B. Godby, age 80, of Russell Springs

Noel B. Godby, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Russell County Hospital, with his loving family at his side. He was 80 years, 11 months, and 8 days […]

Joyce M. Taylor, age 91, of Russell Springs

Joyce M. Taylor, age 91, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Saturday, July 05 2025 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was born on Thursday, May 03 1934, in Faubush, Ky. She was the daughter […]

Russell Springs man arrested on felony assault charge

A Russell Springs man was arrested on a felony assault charge over the weekend. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 18-year-old Landon Booth Friday night and charged him with assault second degree. Booth was lodged […]

94 DUI arrests made in Russell County last year

New data from the 2024 Crime in Kentucky report by Kentucky State Police shows 94 arrests for driving under the influence were made in Russell County last year. Looking at other neighboring counties, Pulaski led […]