Year: 2026

Sarah Michelle Burton, who won Ms. Russell County Fair this past summer, brought home the crown this past weekend and was named Ms. Kentucky County Fair. Burton received first place among more than 50 contestants […]

A revised version of the controversial Senate Bill 181 was recently introduced in the Kentucky Senate. Last year, Senate Bill 181 caused quite a bit of concern from teachers, school staff and volunteers. The bill […]

The county recently received some good news about the COPS grant that will provide funds to employ a security officer at Russell County Hospital. Judge Executive Randy Marcum said at this morning’s fiscal court meeting […]

The Laker Basketball team fell at South Laurel over the weekend by a score of 71-52. Bryson Irvin led Russell County with 12 points. Maddox Shearer and Dylan Stanelle each finished with 11 points in […]

Russell County’s Anna Gosser received the Jackie Thomas All Heart Award at the Kentucky Distinguished Young Woman competition over the weekend. The award is selected by the state committee. It recognizes a participant in the […]

The City of Russell Springs is set to begin its conversion to LED street lights next month. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said Kentucky Utilities has completed its street light audit and workers will begin […]

The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet in regular session this morning. The court will meet at 10:00 at the Russell County Courthouse. Today’s meeting includes typical beginning of the year business such as appointment […]