Month: June 2021

Click the link below to see results from the ATV Dirt Drag at the Russell County Fair. ATV Dirt Drag Results

Russell Springs Police made two arrests Thursday evening. Patricia Norris, age 39, was arrested and charged with trafficking in more than two grams of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and being a persistent felony offender. […]

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.08%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 453 deaths resulting in a 2% mortality rate (about 1 in 50) among known […]

Several local students received academic honors from the University of the Cumberlands. Students named to the President’s List were Sarah Coffey, Lacy Cooper, and Skyla Lawless. Students named to the Dean’s List were Halie Dudgeon, […]

A new study shows that Kentucky is among the worst states for distracted driving. The study by the company WhistleOut ranks Kentucky as the fifth-worst state in the country for distracted driving, with only Washington, […]

The Russell County Fair continues on Friday with multiple events. Paradise amusements will open the carnival at 6 p.m. The Beef Show will take place at 6 p.m. The Championship Draft Horse Pull will also […]

The Russell County Fair continues Thursday night with music and other entertainment. The Kentucky State Fair Talent Classic begins at 5 p.m. The Paradise Amusements carnival will open at 6 p.m. Nashville singer/songwriter Sara Simmons […]

Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar was named 2021 Jailer of the Year by the Kentucky Jailers Association Wednesday night. Dunbar was presented the award at a ceremony attended by family and friends. This makes the […]

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.06%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 453 deaths resulting in a 2% mortality rate (about 1 in 50) among known […]