Year: 2025

A Russell Springs woman was arrested Friday night on a felony assault charge by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. 36-year-old Christina Giles was arrested and charged with assault first degree – domestic violence. Giles was […]

Heavy rainfall on Saturday caused local flooding and travel issues. The local mesonet station reported nearly 4 inches of rain on Saturday. That’s the highest amount recorded in a day since the station began reporting […]

We have multiple closings to report for the Presidents Day holiday. Jamestown City Hall is closed today. Russell County Schools will be closed today for the holiday. Schools will return to regular schedule tomorrow. The […]

Russell Springs Economic Development Director Jeramy Coffey will serve another term on the Industrial Development Authority board. The Russell Springs City Council voted to approve Coffey for another term at its most recent meeting. Coffey […]

Columbia Police officers were called out at around 10 p.m. Saturday to a reported assault at the Adair County Jail. Police say 30-year-old Kanissa’ai Thompson was charged with assault 2nd degree and strangulation 1st degree; […]

A Russell Springs man was arrested yesterday on multiple charges, including assault and driving under the influence. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 31-year-old Keith Murrell yesterday. He’s charged with assault – third degree involving […]

SOMERSET, Ky. (Feb. 16, 2025) – Following heavy rainfall across District 8, several roadways continue to experience high water levels, creating hazardous travel conditions. Drivers are reminded to never drive through a flooded roadway. Even […]

Some local offices will be closed Monday due to the Presidents Day holiday. Russell County Schools will be closed Monday for the holiday. Schools will return to regular schedule on Tuesday. The Russell County Board […]

Kentucky State Police is working alongside state police in multiple nearby states for a weekend traffic blitz called the 6-State Project It is meant to reduce speeding, promote seat belt usage and remove impaired driving. […]