Year: 2026

Russell and surrounding counties are now included in a winter storm warning that will go into effect at midnight Saturday. The National Weather Service in Louisville issued the winter storm warning, which will remain in […]

Russell and surrounding counties have been placed under a Winter Storm Watch by the National Weather Service. The watch extends from midnight on Saturday to 6 a.m. Monday. According to the weather service, periods of […]

Russell County Search and Rescue Chief Chris Money said he and his team are ready to assist if winter weather hits Russell County as predicted this weekend. Russell County Search and Rescue is a key […]

The Russell County Community Blood Drive takes place today at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room. Community Blood Drive Chair Tony Kerr said donations are important year-round, but there is an increased need in the […]

Good evening, everyone. It’s been a while since I’ve shared a weather update here on the website. We’re currently keeping a close eye on the potential for a major winter storm this weekend, so let’s […]

More than 75,000 new registered donors and $1.7 million raised for mission Donate Life Kentucky Trust was founded by Kentucky’s Circuit Court Clerks in 1992 to support the lifesaving mission of organ donation and support […]

Russell County Emergency Management Director Michael Tojo Bray said warming centers will be open across the county, as winter weather and cold temperatures are set to arrive this weekend. Bray said the county’s storm shelters […]

Roundabouts were the topic of discussion at yesterday’s Russell County Chamber of Commerce meeting. Local business leaders heard from Jeff Dick with the Kentucky District 8 Transportation Office. In 2025, there were 57 traffic accidents […]

The Eli Volunteer Fire Department has released its 2025 annual report. In 2025, the Eli Volunteer Fire Department responded to 120 calls for service. The department reported 7 structure fires over the course of the […]