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Russell Springs man arrested on drug possession charge

A Russell Springs man was arrested on a drug possession charge last night. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 41-year-old Dwayne M. Padgett last night and charged him with possession of methamphetamine, along with multiple […]

Russell Springs City Park reopens today

The Russell Springs City Park is back open. After closing in November for the installation of the Christmas lights, the park officially reopens today. Mayor Eddie Thomas said he appreciates the public’s patience with the […]

Coach Lynn Taylor, age 76, of Russell Springs

Coach Lynn Taylor, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, in Somerset. He was 76 years, 5 months, and 16 days of age. Born on […]

Bobby Hoskins, Jr., age 57, of Russell Springs

Bobby Hoskins, Jr., of Russell Springs, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, in Burnside, Kentucky. He was 57 years of age. Born November 5, 1968, in Hyden, Kentucky, he was the son of Sarah […]

Russell Springs City Council to meet this evening

The Russell Springs City Council will meet this evening. The city will present an Anchor Award at the meeting and hear from Jeff Dick with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 8 office. The council will […]

Russell Springs man arrested in Adair County

A Russell Springs man was arrested in Adair County Tuesday night. 26-year-old Liston C. Richardson was arrested by the Adair County Sheriff’s Office and charged with wanton endangerment first degree. Richardson was lodged in the […]