Year: 2026

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

A piece of legislation headed by State Representative Josh Branscum takes effect today. The Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act was spearheaded by Branscum and signed into law during the 2024 legislative session. However, today is […]