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KSP Post 15 to conduct traffic safety checkpoints

August 2, 2021 Zac Oakes

Columbia, KY (August 2, 2021) – Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Washington, Marion, Taylor, Green, Casey, Russell, Adair, Metcalfe, Monroe, Clinton, […]

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Jamestown City Council to hold special-called meeting Tuesday

August 2, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council will be holding a special-called meeting Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at Jamestown City Hall. The council will hold a second reading of ordinance 2021-004 regarding […]

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RCH cancelling health fair, community lab draws

August 2, 2021 Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital is cancelling the upcoming health fair and community lab draws due to the rise in COVID-19 cases in the community. “We were excited about bringing the health fair back this year,” Health […]

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Russell County Hospital re-implementing COVID restrictions

August 2, 2021 Zac Oakes

As the number of COVID cases rise in the community and Russell County is now in the red in terms of community transmission of the virus, Russell County Hospital is re-implementing COVID restrictions to ensure […]

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Russell Springs Man Arrested on Alcohol and Traffic Related Charges

August 2, 2021 Sean Hammond

According to jail records, Robert Loy, age 33 was arrested by Officer Debra Necessary of the Russell Springs Police Department and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol First Degree, Fleeing […]

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10 new cases of COVID reported in Russell County on Friday

August 1, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department reported 10 new COVID cases since the last report on Tuesday. Russell County now has 35 active cases of COVID-19 with one person being hospitalized. Pulaski County has 193 […]

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Local changes due to uptick in COVID cases

August 1, 2021 Zac Oakes

A few notable changes have taken place around the community due to an uptick in COVID-19 cases locally. The Russell County Senior Citizen Center will be transitioning to drive-thru meals only until the county is […]

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Dedication held for Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center

August 1, 2021 Zac Oakes

A grand opening was held for the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center on Sunday. A large crowd was gathered to celebrate the opening of the new facility, which will begin being utilized by […]

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Nancy man arrested by KSP Friday night

August 1, 2021 Zac Oakes

A Nancy man was arrested by Kentucky State Police Friday night and lodged in the Russell County Detention Center. Christopher Compton, age 41, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, operating a motor vehicle […]

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Obituaries

  • Kristinea Wilson, age 61, of Russell Springs
    January 26, 2023
  • Catherine Helen Darnell, age 92, of Columbia
    January 26, 2023
  • Carolyn Sue Bernard Landers, age 85, formerly of Russell Springs
    January 23, 2023
  • Royce Ray McQueary, age 78 of Russell Springs
    January 18, 2023
  • Sherrie Lynn Luttrell, 54, of Windsor
    January 18, 2023

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