Month: December 2025

A magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred in Garrard County yesterday near Lancaster, and the shaking could be felt by some in Russell and surrounding counties. Some residents near the Windsor area around the Russell-Casey County line […]

Local gas prices are slightly below state average as we wrap up the Christmas holiday. According to AAA, the average price of gas in Russell County is $2.50/gallon with the state average being $2.52. Most […]

The deadline to change political parties for the upcoming primary election in May is coming up. Russell County Clerk Patti Glover is reminding Russell County voters they only have a few days remaining if they […]

Elise Carpenter was the recipient of the 2025 Russell County Woman in Agriculture Award. The award is presented annually by the Russell County Soil Conservation District. Carpenter was recognized for her conservation accomplishments and being […]

A Russell Springs man has entered a guilty plea to amended charges in a 2022 rape case. 38-year-old Vincente Hernandez pleaded guilty in Russell Circuit Court to two counts of sexual abuse- first degree and […]

Those who did not have a chance to drive through the Christmas light display at the Russell Springs City Park before Christmas still have time to do so. The light display at the park will […]

We have some closings to report today as part of the Christmas holiday. Russell Springs City Hall and the Russell County Courthouse are closed today. Russell County Public Library is closed today. Russell County Hospital’s […]