Anglers are reminded to check the 2023-24 Kentucky Fishing and Boating Guide before wetting a line this season.​​ A new 15-inch minimum size limit for smallmouth bass in the upper reaches of the Cumberland, Barren, […]

Russell County’s Sharon York has been named Foster Parent of the Year by the Kentucky Department for Community Based Services for the Cumberland Service Region. The department recognizes foster parents from each of its 9 […]

The Joseph Smith Hays Memorial Pool at the Russell Springs City Park is open for the summer. The pool opened over the holiday weekend to the public. Daily entry is $5 per person with children […]

Salary schedules and the purchase of a new school bus are on the agenda for the Russell County Board of Education’s special-called meeting this evening. The board will meet at 5 p.m. in Room 114 […]

The Russell County Rescue Squad and Russell County Emergency Management assisted in a missing person case in neighboring Wayne County over the holiday weekend. According to the Wayne County Rescue Squad, Justin Begley was located […]

A truck driver from Lubbock, Texas is accused of running vehicles off the road in neighboring Wayne County. According to reports, William Eustace was arrested Sunday evening and charged with speeding, reckless driving, and fleeing […]

Kentuckians are reminded to buckle up and properly secure children in car seats or boosters during the annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign, which now runs through this coming Sunday night. State officials say of […]

Salary schedules and the purchase of a new school bus are on the agenda for the Russell County Board of Education’s special-called meeting tomorrow evening. The board will meet at 5 p.m. in Room 114 […]

With the Memorial Day Holiday being celebrated today, there are several closings around the county. Both Jamestown and Russell Springs City Halls are closed today. The Russell County Courthouse and judicial center are also closed […]

The Kentucky State Police are participating in this year’s national Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign, which goes through midnight tonight. There will be increased patrols on Kentucky’s roadways today due to the Memorial […]