Month: January 2025

Russell County was the only county in Kentucky to see the unemployment rate decrease during the month of November. According to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, 119 of Kentucky’s 120 counties saw an increase in […]

An Arizona man was arrested yesterday following a collision that occurred on Bernard Ridge near Stephens Pipe and Steel yesterday afternoon at around 4 p.m. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office said 19-year-old Jose Antonio Gomez […]

Last week, the Kentucky House of Representatives passed House Bill 1, which would lower the state income tax from 4 percent to 3.5 percent. Representative Josh Branscum, a co-sponsor of the bill, was on Community […]

Russell County’s Emmy Pratt finished 4th runner-up in the Kentucky Distinguished Young Woman contest over the weekend. Pratt was named the Russell County Distinguished Young Woman back in the fall and competed in the state […]

The Russell County Fiscal Court held the first reading of an ordinance at this morning’s meeting that would implement a $20 fee per animal on animals surrendered to the county as well as those picked […]

With medical cannabis now legal in the state of Kentucky, and a business planning to locate in Russell Springs being chosen in the state lottery, the Russell Springs City Council is making preparations. Mayor Eddie […]

A South Carolina man was arrested on multiple charges yesterday afternoon. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office said 27-year-old James S. Faller III was arrested and charged with theft by failure to make required disposition of […]

Eight local students were named to the President’s List at Lindsey Wilson College for the Fall 2024 semester. Those local students were: Karley Antle Summer Edmonds Benjamin Garland Scott Hamm Karli Hurt Kris Patel Rebekah […]