Month: June 2020

Several persons were indicted yesterday by a Russell County Grand Jury. Those indicted include: Coy Marcum, age 43, charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, a Class C felony; Christopher Collins, age 21, charged with […]

Detention Center and Sheriff’s Department Report

Property tax collections for the county thru May were strong. Sheriff Derek Polston and Jailer Bobby Dunbar both came before the fiscal court Monday night to present their monthly reports. Jailer Dunbar told the magistrates […]

Charles Campbell III, age 20, of Russell Springs

Charles Campbell III, age 20, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, June 7th, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington. He is survived by: His Mother • Alice Campbell Three Sons • Carson […]

Larry E. Chapman, age 74, of Jamestown

Larry E. Chapman, age 74, of Jamestown, passed away Monday, June 8th, 2020 at his residence. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by: His Wife • Brenda Chapman Two […]

Board Appointments From Monday’s Fiscal Court Meeting

Four county residents were appointed to various boards last night by the fiscal court upon the recommendation of County Judge Executive Gary Robertson. The board approved the appointment of Jeremy Ink, manager at Jamestown Marina, […]

New Work Program at Local Detention Center

Some inmates at the Russell County Detention Center could soon begin working at public jobs and earning money for their use when released from custody. Jailer Bobby Dunbar came before the county fiscal court last […]

County Budget Approved Monday Night

County government will spend less in general fund money next fiscal year. County magistrates approved their 2020-2021 budget last night, which shows the county spending Sixteen Thousand Dollars less in general fund money than the […]

New COVID-19 Cases in Russell County

Russell County continues to lead the Lake Cumberland area in the number of current positive COVID-19 cases. Yesterday, County Judge-Executive Gary Robertson announced five new cases in the county, bringing the county total now to […]

Pulaski County Fair Cancelled this Year

Another long running area county fair has been cancelled for this year. The Pulaski County Fair board announced last night that it’s fair, scheduled to begin July 13th, was cancelled due to public health restrictions […]

Donna Faye Brown, age 57, of Russell Springs

June 8, 2020 Sean Hammond

Donna Faye “Tater” Brown, age 57, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, June 7th, 2020 at her residence. She is survived by: Three Children Whitney Carter of Jamestown Dakota Carter of Tennessee Briana Gail Stephens […]