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Local drug arrest numbers continue downward trend

The latest data from the annual Crime in Kentucky report shows 230 drug arrests were made in Russell County last year. That is the lowest among neighboring counties. There were 251 drug arrests reported in […]

Local gas prices continue downward trend

Local gas prices continue to fall, with the average price of gasoline falling below $4 per gallon for the first time in several weeks. According to the AAA gas price tracker, the average price of […]

Local gas prices beginning to trend back down

After reaching averages of more than $4 per gallon, local gas prices seem to be trending back down. According to AAA, the average price of gas in Russell County was $3.99/gallon on Wednesday. Wednesday evening, […]

Local COVID cases beginning to trend downward

County Active Cases Hospitalized Self-Isolation Released Death(s) Total Per 10K Total Gain New Case Gain 1. Adair 57.00 6.00 51.00 3,681.00 88.00 3,826.00 1,992.50 12.00 12.00 2. Casey 33.00 4.00 29.00 2,929.00 63.00 3,025.00 1,872.02 […]

Local gas prices continue downward trend

While a very small decrease, the average price of gas in Russell County dropped about 1 cent from last week, with the average price of gas in Russell County now at $2.96 according to AAA. […]