Month: August 2025

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston announced yesterday that Chandler Staten will be the new school resource officer at Salem Elementary. Staten was sworn in to his new position yesterday. He previously served with the Adair […]

A burn ban is now in effect for Russell County following an executive order by Judge-Executive Randy Marcum. No outdoor burning is allowed until further notice with violators being subject to fines and penalties. The […]

KY 70 in Casey County will be temporarily closed on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, as crews perform bridge deck restoration work. The closure will affect KY 70 at the Green River bridge (mile point 14.6), […]

In front of a standing-room only crowd last night filled with members of the Russell County Laker Band, parents, alumni and supporters, the Russell County Board of Education approved plans to move forward with a […]

A Russell Springs woman was arrested after reportedly fleeing from police near Bernard Ridge last night. According to reports, Russell Springs Police officers attempted to perform a traffic stop on a vehicle operated by 47-year-old […]

Kentucky State Police Post 15 has provided an update on a shooting last week in Monroe County. Initial reports were Scotty Eudy, 50, of Cave City, had arrived at a residence on Sugar Creek Road […]