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Russell County sees decrease in overdose deaths

Fewer than five overdose deaths were reported in Russell County in 2024. The annual report released by the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet does not provide a specific number when overdose deaths are below […]

Cundiff receives Russell County Hospital DAISY Award

Russell County Hospital nurse Nichole Cundiff is the newest recipient of the DAISY Award at the hospital. The DAISY Award is a recognition program to celebrate and recognize nurses by collecting nominations from patients, families, […]

Russell Springs man indicted in Casey County

A Russell Springs man was indicted on multiple charges by a Casey County grand jury this week. 33-year-old Daniel W. Biddle of Russell Springs was indicted on charges including theft of a firearm, being a […]

City of Russell Springs warning of email scam

The City of Russell Springs is warning residents about an email scam. Some local residents have received an email claiming to be a representative from the city government. The email even has the name and […]

Russell Springs man arrested on multiple charges

A Russell Springs man was arrested on multiple charges Sunday night. Kentucky State Police arrested 36-year-old Shawn Allen Harris and charged him with possession of methamphetamine, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, possession […]

Russell County dispatcher graduates from academy

A Russell County 911 dispatcher has graduated from the academy. Roycelynne B. Reble is one of 27 graduates from Class 164 of the Department of Criminal Justice Training’s Public Safety Dispatch Academy. The academy is […]