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Boil water advisory in effect for Patty Ridge Road

January 2, 2026 Zac Oakes
A boil water advisory is in effect for Patty Ridge Road off North 127, starting at 1328 Patty Ridge Road extending to 447 Patty Ridge Road. This advisory is in effect until further notice due […]
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Lakers, Lady Lakers go on the road for district matchups at Monroe County

January 2, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams go on the road tonight for a district doubleheader at Monroe County. Tip-off between the Lady Lakers and Lady Falcons is set for 6 p.m. at […]
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Russell County woman arrested for allegedly abusing/neglecting an adult

January 2, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Russell County woman was arrested early this morning and charged with knowingly abusing or neglecting an adult. 45-year-old Regina Roy was arrested by Kentucky State Police this morning and lodged in the Russell County […]
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This weekend is last chance to drive through Lights at the Park

January 2, 2026 Zac Oakes
This weekend is the last weekend the drive-thru light display at the Russell Springs City Park will be available. The light display at the park will be open through Sunday. Lights at the Park will […]
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Glover expects polling places to remain the same for May primary election

January 2, 2026 Zac Oakes
We’ve officially entered an election year with the May primary election now just about 5 months away. Russell County Clerk Patti Glover said a heavy amount of election planning will begin this month, and said […]
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Some offices remain closed today

January 2, 2026 Zac Oakes
Some offices remain closed today following the New Year’s Day holiday. The Russell County Courthouse and Russell Springs City Hall are closed today. The Russell County Extension office is closed today. Jamestown City Hall, Russell […]
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Pulaski man facing federal charges in child sexual abuse case

January 2, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Pulaski County man is facing federal charges related to child sexual abuse material. 45-year-old Ricky Lee Bumgardner was charged by a federal grand jury last week on four counts of production of child pornography […]
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New Year’s Day closings

January 1, 2026 Zac Oakes
We have multiple closings to report for the New Year’s Day holiday. Jamestown and Russell Springs City Halls will be closed today. The Russell County Judicial Center and Russell County Courthouse will be closed today. […]
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LCDHD emphasizing importance of vaccinations with increase in respiratory illness

January 1, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is emphasizing the importance of vaccinations with a notable increase in respiratory illness in the Lake Cumberland Area. The health department says it’s particularly important for certain populations to […]
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State income tax reduction goes into effect today

January 1, 2026 Zac Oakes
The state’s income tax reduction officially goes into effect today. The state decreased its income tax rate from 4 percent to 3.5 percent. The latest census data shows the median household income in Russell County […]
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