Month: May 2020

Russell County Judge-Executive Gary Robertson made the announcement on Tuesday that Russell County has a new case of COVID-19. The person is a worker in a neighboring county that lives in Russell and is on […]

Lindsey Wilson to Resume In-Person Instruction for Upcoming Academic Year

Lindsey Wilson President William T. Luckey made the announcement on Friday. three months before the scheduled date for students to move back to the dorms in August. In his statement, Luckey said he had assembled […]

State Park to Close Operations June 1st

In an announcement yesterday on social media only, the park said it would be closing all park operations as of June 1st. This includes the restaurant, campground areas, trails, and picnic areas. Lake Cumberland State […]

Candidate Filing Update

There will be a newcomer on the ballot in November for a seat on the Russell County school board. James Gray filed his papers yesterday seeking to represent District 5 on the school board. Gray […]

Treonna Wethington, age 44, of Russell Springs

Treonna Wethington, age 44, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, May 25th, 2020 at her residence. She is survived by: Her Parents Joel and Brenda Wethington Her Husband Steve Pyles Two Dauthers Joe Kurtz of […]

Jamestown Fire Responded to Car Fire Monday Night

According to Fire Chief Jeff Landers, the Department was called out after 11:00 pm Monday to the 127 bypass to a car that was owned by Bryan Kerr. When firefighters arrived on scene, the car […]

Multiple Arrests Over Holiday Weekend

It was a busy Memorial Day for local law enforcement officials in Russell County. 29-year-old Gabrielle Hull of Indianapolis was arrested by Fish and Wildlife officer Neil Monday morning on three counts of endangering the […]

Many Questions Remain for the Upcoming Primary Election

As a result of COVID-19, many counties are reducing the number of polling places and the state is now permitting mail in absentee balloting. Questions about how many polling places will be open to voters […]

No Active Cases of COVID-19 in RC

Russell County has no active cases of COVID-19 at this time according to County Judge Gary Robertson. The last active case was released from isolation on Sunday. Adair County reported no new cases of the […]

Roger Dale Roy, age 71, Formerly of Russell County

Roger Dale Roy, age 71, of Stanford, formerly of Russell County, passed away Friday, May 22nd, 2020 at his residence. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by: His Wife […]