Month: August 2020

The Russell County School Board is meeting this morning to consider the recommendation of Superintendent Michael Ford that when school begins on August 26th, classes would be held online only, not in person.  Details later […]

According to jail records, David Mason, age 55, was arrested by Officer Justice with the Russell Springs Police Department and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense Methamphetamine, Drug Paraphernalia buy/possess, […]

The Russell County School board will meet Thursday morning to consider the circumstances under which school will start on August 26th. Russell County School Superintendent Michael Ford on Tuesday afternoon sent an email to all […]

Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 40 deaths resulting in a 3.3% mortality rate among known cases.  Hospitalizations: We presently have 10 cases in the […]

Lake Cumberland health officials reported Russell County with three new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday.   Russell County now has 29 active cases, the county’s highest active case number thus far.   28 are on […]

Amid COVID-19 Uncertainty, Congressman Comer Files Regulatory Relief Bills to Jumpstart Economy  WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the U.S. economy continues to face a tremendous amount of uncertainty months into the COVID-19 pandemic, Congressman James Comer […]

Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 40 deaths resulting in a 3.3% mortality rate among known cases. Hospitalizations: We presently have 12 cases in the […]

A Russell County man was arrested yesterday afternoon on drug trafficking charges. Sheriff Derek Polston reports that a drug trafficking investigation by his office resulted in the arrest of 56 year old Scotty Hopper from […]