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KY 90 in Cumberland County to be reduced to one lane this week

April 7, 2026 Zac Oakes
Kentucky 90 in Cumberland County will be reduced to one lane today and tomorrow as crews perform routine bridge inspection. The highway will be reduced to one lane at the KY 90 bridge over the […]
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Leonard Allen Goodrich, age 77, of Russell Springs

April 6, 2026 Zac Oakes
Leonard Allen Goodrich, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday February 2, 2026, at his home.  He was 77 years of age and a veteran of the United States Army. Cremation rites were honored according to […]
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David “Dave” Santee, age 59, of Russell Springs

April 6, 2026 Sean Hammond
David “Dave” Santee, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday April 6, 2026, at Russell County Hospital. He was 59 years of age. Born July 16, 1966, in Fort Gordon, Georgia, he was a son of […]
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Joe Kerns, aged 75, of Russell Springs

April 6, 2026 Sean Hammond
Joe Kerns, aged 75, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away at his residence on April 4, 2026. Born on July 25, 1950, in Adair County, Kentucky, Joe lived a life marked by dedication, craftsmanship, and […]
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J.B. Root, age 83 of Campbellsville

April 6, 2026 Sean Hammond
J.B. Root, age 83 of Campbellsville, passed away Friday at his home. He is survived by his wife: Reva Root of Campbellsville. Two sons and a daughter-in-law: Josh Root and Maggie of Russell Springs, and […]
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County vehicles damaged after wind knocks roof off storage building

April 6, 2026 Zac Oakes
Multiple county-owned vehicles were damaged Saturday evening after a roof from a county storage building near the recycle facility was blown off and landed on top of the vehicles. Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum told […]
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Russell Springs Police investigating collision on Bernard Lane Saturday night

April 6, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs Police Department is investigating a collision on Bernard Lane Saturday night that resulted in a Russell Springs man being transported to the University of Kentucky Hospital. Police say it happened at around […]
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RCHS Site-Based Council meeting Tuesday morning

April 6, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County High School Site-Based Decision-Making Council will meet in special session tomorrow morning. The council will meet at 9 a.m. as part of the ongoing search for the school’s next principal. The council […]
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Two Louisville residents arrested Sunday evening

April 6, 2026 Zac Oakes
Two Louisville residents were arrested locally by Kentucky State Police yesterday evening. 26-year-old Joseph Pyle was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. 26-year-old Georgia Berry was arrested and charged […]
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Russell Springs woman arrested on drug charges

April 6, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs woman was arrested on drug charges early Saturday morning. 58-year-old Maria Zuniga was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine – second offense, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, operating a […]
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