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All Russell Rec games for Tuesday evening have been canceled

Waterline Project Slowed, but Progressing

A project to replace several underground waterlines in the midsection of Russell is about 60 percent complete according to local officials.

Storm Shots from Wednesday Evening

A tornadic storm struck northwestern Russell County Wednesday evening, producing brief rope tornadoes. Here are a few storm shots from Wednesday's weather action.

Water Shortage Remains Serious

The Russell City Council addressed the current water shortage and water restrictions in the city at its regular monthly work study session Tuesday afternoon - giving the situation a bleak outlook.

Russell County Now Under a Burn Ban

The Russell County Commission voted two-to-one Monday to place a burn ban on the entire county and assess the situation in two weeks at its next regular meeting on May 20.

Controlled Burn Monday Near Russell Becomes Out of Control, Results in Large Fire

Several Russell County fire departments and rescue and law enforcement units responded to a large fire just east of the city of Russell Monday afternoon after the previously controlled burn became out of control.

UPDATE: Google Maps Car Still in Russell

If you've seen a small white car with a blue globe on top of its roof driving around Russell this week and are wondering what it is, we've got an explanation for you.

Travel, Tourism Promoted This Week

It's National Travel and Tourism Week and Janae Talbott and her office at Russell County Economic Development and Convention and Visitors Bureau say Russell County is quickly becoming a popular tourist stop.