Month: June 2021

The Russell County Clerks Office will be closing tomorrow at 11:00 to attend the funeral of a friend and co-worker’s father. The office will reopen Wednesday.

Only two COVID cases reported in Russell County last week

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department has begun sending out weekly reports as opposed to daily reports on COVID-19 cases in the area. LCDHD sent out a weekly report on Sunday, showing that only two […]

KY Fish and Wildlife investigating bird disease, asking public to be cautious

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife is investigating a disease that has been affecting birds in Kentucky and other nearby states. In late May, the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources began receiving […]

KSP investigating fatal accident in Metcalfe County

Edmonton, KY (June 21, 2021) Kentucky State Police Post 15 was contacted on Saturday at approximately 7:52 PM by Metcalfe County 911 regarding a two-vehicle fatal collision that occurred on Cedar Flat Curtis Rd. Preliminary […]

State speeding awareness campaign underway

Frankfort, KY – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) is partnering with law enforcement agencies across the state on the ‘Not So Fast, Kentucky’ speed awareness campaign through July 10. “As […]

Adair man arrested by RCSO Sunday evening

June 20, 2021 Zac Oakes

An Adair County man was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office Sunday evening. Jordan Wheat, age 25, was arrested and charged with public intoxication of a controlled substance excluding alcohol. Wheat was arrested by […]

Randy Lee Harris, age 58, of Russell County

Randy Lee Harris, 58, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of June 18, 2021. He was born November 26, 1962, in Indiana, to Limon and Alberta Harris. Randy was preceded in death […]

Arlo Eugene Richard, age 88, Formerly of Jamestown

Arlo Eugene Richard, 88, of Georgia, passed away Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 Arlo was born in Jamestown, KY, a son of the late Eula (Barker) and Homer Richard. Arlo served his country in the United […]

Loretta J Cook, age 79, Formerly of Jamestown

Loretta J. Cook, 79, of Lexington, KY, formerly of Jamestown, KY, passed away Friday, June 18th, at her residence. Loretta was born in Jamestown, KY on August 9, 1941, a daughter of the late Orpha […]

William Douglas Anderson, age 75, of Russell Springs

William Douglas Anderson, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed from this life on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at his home. He was 75 years of age. Born on June 17, 1946, in the Jabez Community of […]