Month: March 2025

Students graduating from Russell County High School and across the state may soon be required to pass a financial literacy course before graduating. House Bill 342 is making its way through the state legislature. The […]

Last week on local news, we reported that the Campbellsville Social Security Office could be facing closure as part of federal government cuts. New reports now indicate that the office is not expected to fully […]

A pedestrian was injured earlier this afternoon when they were struck by a vehicle on Highway 80 in Russell Springs. Russell Springs Police say the accident occurred at around 12:30 this afternoon. They say 24-year-old […]

Four Russell County Search and Rescue members were selected by the State Emergency Operations Center to assess flood damage in Eastern Kentucky. Chris Money, Abigail Money, Lance Coffey, and Jonathan Llane were chosen to be […]

A Jamestown woman was arrested for receiving stolen property over the weekend. 41-year-old Samantha J. Hatfield of Jamestown was arrested and charged with receiving stolen property. Hatfield was arrested by Russell Springs Police Officer Kendall […]

A death investigation is underway in nearby Taylor County after law enforcement officers discovered a body laying near a burned car. Kentucky State Police was called to the scene on Gaddis Ridge Road just before […]

A Russell Springs man was arrested on multiple charges early Saturday morning. 44-year-old Christopher Fortenberry was arrested and charged with possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, trafficking in marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, […]