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2 active cases of COVID-19 in RC on Tuesday

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.12%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 453 deaths resulting in a 2% mortality rate (about 1 in 50) among known […]

Tuesday events at the Russell County Fair

The Russell County Fair continues today with activities beginning this morning. Floral Hall Open Entry begins at 8 a.m. followed by the Dairy Show at 10 a.m. Paradise Amusements will open the carnival at 6 […]

One new case of COVID-19 in RC on Tuesday

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.52%. Deaths: We regret we must report 1 new death today. We have experienced a total of 436 deaths resulting in a 1.94% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known […]

Local arrests made Tuesday night

Two local arrests were made Tuesday night. Augustus Crank, 23, of Russell Springs, was arrested by Kentucky State Police and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Rebecca K. […]

Five new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Tuesday

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3.47%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 423 deaths resulting in a 1.92% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known […]

Six new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Tuesday

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3.17%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 417 deaths resulting in a 1.91% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known […]

One new case of COVID-19 in RC on Tuesday

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3.44%. Deaths: We regret we must report 1 new death today. We have experienced a total of 388 deaths resulting in a 1.79% mortality rate (about 1 in 56) among known […]

Local arrests made on Tuesday

Local law enforcement made a couple arrests on Tuesday. Justin Woodall, age 36, of Jamestown, was arrested by Jamestown Police and charged with criminal trespassing first degree. Police Chief Jeff Kerns was the arresting officer. […]