Mary M. Hale, age 66, of Russell Springs
Mary M. Hale, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Russell County Hospital. She was 66 years of age. Mary was born Thursday, February 12, 1959, in Louisville, daughter […]
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Russell County unemployment rate ranks lowest in area again
Russell County’s unemployment rate last month was the lowest in the Lake Cumberland area. The Kentucky Center for Statistics reported a 5.3 percent unemployment rate for Russell County in March. Cumberland County’s unemployment rate came […]
Brian Keith George, age 57, of Russell Springs
Brian Keith George, age 57, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Russell Co. Hospital. He was born on Thursday, December 07, 1967, in Campbellsville, KY. He was the son of: […]
SCC Russell Center Director says partnership with LCRCWC has been beneficial
The partnership between Somerset Community College and the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center has served many students well. Somerset Community College Russell Center Director Regina Haugen said students at the college and workforce […]
Russell County recorded lowest unemployment rate in area in 2024; saw unemployment increase overall in 2024
Russell County’s 2024 unemployment rate was the lowest in the Lake Cumberland area. The Kentucky Center for Statistics reported a 2024 unemployment rate of 5 percent in Russell County. Cumberland County was slightly higher at […]
Russell County teachers recognized at school board meeting
Multiple Russell County teachers were recognized at last night’s board of education meeting. Russell Springs Elementary teacher Sheila Huff was recognized as this month’s Russell County Education Association Employee of the Month. Five teachers that […]
Russell Springs man arrested on multiple charges
A Russell Springs man was arrested on multiple charges yesterday morning. 24-year-old Carlos Vazquez-Perez was arrested and charged with criminal mischief first degree, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, reckless driving, and […]
Howard V. Gaskins, age 82, of Russell Springs
Howard V. Gaskins, 82 years of age, of Russell Springs, departed for his Heavenly home on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Russell County Hospital. Howard was born on June 20, 1942, in Jamestown, a […]
Russell County 911 supervisor says recent upgrades have been beneficial
Russell County E-911 supervisor Kori Scaggs said the recent upgrades to the dispatch center have been beneficial to the employees. This week has been National 911 Telecommunicators Week. Russell County has 6 dispatchers on staff […]
Sheila Gaye Gaskins, age 69, of Russell Springs
Sheila Gaye Gaskins, age 69, of Russell Springs, KY passed away early Friday morning, April 18, 2025, at Russell County Hospital. She was born on Sunday, July 24, 1955, in Somerset, KY. She was the […]