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Janice Grace Andrew, age 74, of Russell Springs

June 23, 2020 Sean Hammond

Janice Grace Andrew, age 74, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 at the Russell County Hospital. She is survived by: Two Children Angela Anderson of Russell Springs Melinda Rigsby of Scottsville One […]

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Boil Water Advisory

June 23, 2020 Sean Hammond

There is a boil water advisory on Gentry Mill Rd., Rose St., Shepherd Drive, Sherry Ln., Lakeview Drive and from Tonkin drive down old Columbia Road and all roads off of old Columbia Road due […]

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Primary Election is Today; Results to be Delayed

June 23, 2020 Sean Hammond

It’s primary election day in Kentucky, but we may not know the results for several more days. Due to changes in voting as a result of COVID-19, voters in Kentucky have been able to vote […]

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RS Man Arrested Monday

June 23, 2020 Sean Hammond

A Russell Springs man was arrested yesterday afternoon on charges of receiving stolen property. Reports are that 53-year-old Paul Mills was arrested by Trooper Zack Scott on Receiving Stolen Property less than $500. Mills was […]

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RC Woman Involved in Wreck in Adair County

June 23, 2020 Sean Hammond

A Russell County woman escaped serious injury following a two vehicle accident Monday morning in Columbia. According to reports, the accident occurred when 55-year-old Melissa Moreland of Russell Springs, who was operating a 2006 Volvo, […]

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Stevie York, age 60, of Jamestown

June 23, 2020 Sean Hammond

Stevie York, age 60, of Jamestown, passed away Monday, June 22nd, 2020 at the Russell County Hospital. He is survived by: His Wife Lisa York One Daughter Lacy Cooper Three Sons Tyler, Nick, and Steven […]

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New COVID-19 Case in Russell County

June 22, 2020 Sean Hammond

It was announced last night that a 39-year-old male resident of the county has tested positive, bringing to four the total number of active cases in the county. Three of those are on home isolation, […]

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Several Arrested Over the Weekend

June 22, 2020 Sean Hammond

On Friday, Deputy Sheriff Kenny Perkins arrested two persons on drug related offenses. Arrested were 25-year-old Perry Bishop of Russell Springs and 34-year-old Fernando Lopez of Bowling Green. Both Bishop and Lopez were charged with […]

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RC Fiscal Court to Receive Grant

June 22, 2020 Sean Hammond

Russell County Fiscal Court and neighboring counties will receive grant money from the state’s Energy and Environment Cabinet to expand recycling, reduce the amount of solid waste going into landfills and improve the environmental management […]

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Toby D. Grider, age 57, of Russell Springs

June 19, 2020 Sean Hammond

Toby D. Grider, age 57, of Russell Springs, passed away Wednesday, June 17th, 2020 at his residence. He is survived by: One Daughter Toby Dykes One Son Taylor Grider One Brother Daryl Thrasher Seven grandchildren […]

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