Month: October 2021

The Russell Springs City Council voted unanimously to keep the city tax rates the same at last week’s city council meeting. The tax rate within the city hasn’t changed in nearly two decades. Mayor Eddie […]

H.M. Bottom left legacy of service

H.M. Bottom was a man who wore many hats in Russell County and left a lasting legacy of service. H.M. passed away on Saturday at the age of 82 following a battle with COVID-19. Bottom’s […]

Russell County now over 50 percent of eligible population fully vaccinated

50 percent of the eligible population in Russell County has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. According to the CDC, a little more than 7,600 Russell County residents ages 12 and older have been fully vaccinated, […]

School board approves change in masking plan

The Russell County Board of Education approved an amendment to the school district’s plan for in-person instruction in the midst of COVID-19. Per the new amendment, masks will be required when the county is in […]

127 traffic shift begins today

SOMERSET, Ky. (Oct. 14, 2021) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that beginning today, contractors are scheduled to shift traffic on U.S. 127 in Russell County from the current driving lanes onto the newly […]

H.M. Bottom passes away at 82

H.M. Bottom, a man known by many for his community service, passed away over the weekend at the age of 82. H.M. was well-known through the community for being the chief of the Russell Springs […]

RCMS Girls basketball had busy weekend

The Russell County Middle School Girls Basketball teams had a busy weekend. The 8th grade team took down Morton Middle School 43-4 in pool play of the state tournament on Saturday and then went down […]

Volleyball 16th District Tournament starts tonight

The Russell County Lady Lakers volleyball team will play in the 16th District Tournament at Cumberland County tonight. The Lady Lakers will play in the second matchup of the night, as they take on Metcalfe […]

Lakers fall 48-20 to Elizabethtown

The Russell County Lakers fell to 2-6 on the season with a 48-20 loss against Elizabethtown Friday night. QB Gavin Gossage completed 9 of 18 passes for 149 yards with one touchdown and one interception. […]

Green County man faces multiple rape, human trafficking charges

Greensburg, KY (October 15, 2021) On Wednesday, October 6, 2021 following a 6-month investigation by KSP Post 15, James David Burnham, 34, of Greensburg, KY was indicted for 7 counts of Rape first degree, 8 counts of Promoting […]