50 percent of the eligible population in Russell County has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. According to the CDC, a little more than 7,600 Russell County residents ages 12 and older have been fully vaccinated, […]

The Russell County Board of Education approved an amendment to the school district’s plan for in-person instruction in the midst of COVID-19. Per the new amendment, masks will be required when the county is in […]

SOMERSET, Ky. (Oct. 14, 2021) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that beginning today, contractors are scheduled to shift traffic on U.S. 127 in Russell County from the current driving lanes onto the newly […]

H.M. Bottom, a man known by many for his community service, passed away over the weekend at the age of 82. H.M. was well-known through the community for being the chief of the Russell Springs […]

Greensburg, KY (October 15, 2021) On Wednesday, October 6, 2021 following a 6-month investigation by KSP Post 15, James David Burnham, 34, of Greensburg, KY was indicted for 7 counts of Rape first degree, 8 counts of Promoting […]

A Russell Springs man was arrested Sunday afternoon by Russell Springs Police. Ricky J. Curtsinger, 59, was arrested and charged with criminal trespassing third degree, disorderly conduct second degree, and alcohol intoxication in a public […]

A Russell Springs man was arrested Sunday evening by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. 42-year-old Brian Warriner was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, menacing, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct second degree. Warriner was […]

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday. The meeting will be at The board is expected to discuss the ACT action plan at Russell County High School and […]

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the report that would normally be posted on Monday evening (containing information from Saturday, Sunday and Monday) will be delayed until Tuesday morning. It should be available on our webpage by […]

IMPORTANT – Due to the continued increase in positive cases it may be several days before you are contacted by the health department. If you’ve tested positive for COVID19 please isolate yourself immediately, do NOT […]