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Russell Springs to address littering concerns

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said littering within the city and across the county has become a significant issue. “People are throwing trash out everywhere,” Thomas said during Thursday’s city council meeting. “It’s awful.” Thomas […]

Russell Springs Community Center now open

The Russell Springs Community Center is now open for the public to reserve. Reservations for birthday parties and other events can be made by calling Russell Springs City Hall at 270-866-3981. Those using the community […]

Russell Springs City Council to meet tonight

The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The city is planning to recognize Assistant Police Chief Melissa Taylor, who is retiring after more […]

Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges

A Russell Springs man was arrested Wednesday morning on drug charges. 37-year-old Thomas Blackburn Jr. was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, and possession of a controlled substance. Blackburn was lodged […]

Russell Springs has new police officer

The City of Russell Springs has a new police officer. Officer Bruce Blevins was sworn into the position of Russell Springs Police officer by Mayor Eddie Thomas this week. Blevins has more than 20 years […]

Freddie D. Roy, age 66, of Russell Springs

Freddie D. Roy, 66, of Russell Springs, KY, passed away Wednesday, March 31st, at Russell County Hospital. He was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord and his family very much! Always willing to lend […]

Russell Springs man arrested last night

A Russell Springs man was arrested by Russell Springs Police Wednesday night on a number of charges. 30-year-old Brandon Burton was charged with possession of a controlled substance third degree, possession of a prescription substance […]

Viola Williams, age 87, of Russell Springs

Viola Williams, of Russell Springs, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at TJ Samson Hospital in Glasgow.  She was 87 years of age. Born March 22, 1934, in Russell County, she was a daughter […]

Rena Faye Bennett, age 77, of Russell Springs

Rena Faye Bennett, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed from this life on Saturday, March 27, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was 77 years of age. Born in Russell County, Kentucky, on July 19, 1943, […]