Junior Addison Coffey was crowned the 2026 Russell County High School Football Homecoming Queen Friday night during halftime of the Russell County–Belfry football game. Coffey was escorted by Connor Davidson. The Queen’s Court included first […]

A Russell Circuit Court jury has found a Russell Springs man guilty of using electronic means to induce a minor to engage in sexual activity, a Class C felony. Following a two-day trial, the six-man, […]

A Glasgow man was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon on multiple sexual abuse charges stemming from a Russell County investigation. Kentucky State Police arrested 42-year-old Raymond McMillen on a Russell Circuit Court indictment charging him […]

Two Columbia residents were arrested early Thursday morning on drug-related charges in Russell County. According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Devin Blakey arrested 51-year-old Tommy Latch and 52-year-old Susan Rae Livers. Both were […]

Russell Springs city leaders recognized a local business during Thursday evening’s meeting of the Russell Springs City Council. Mayor Eddie Thomas presented Mitchell Richards with a certificate and award honoring Lawless & Smith True Value […]

The Russell Springs City Council unanimously approved the city’s 2026 taxing ordinance during its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening. Under the new rates, city residents will pay slightly less in taxes on real estate and […]

A major infrastructure improvement project continues in Russell Springs, replacing some of the city’s oldest water lines. Cleary Construction of Tompkinsville is completing the work as part of the city’s cast iron, asbestos and concrete […]

The Russell Springs Police Department responded to 556 calls for service during August. Police Chief Bryan Shepard released the department’s monthly activity report, which shows officers conducted 169 traffic stops, issued 48 citations and investigated […]

Russell County Middle School has crowned its 2026 Football Homecoming Queen. Seventh-grader Holly Ballou received the crown during the homecoming ceremony. She was escorted by Baylor Brumett. Eighth-grader Ava Wilkerson was named first runner-up and […]