The Russell County Fiscal Court unanimously approved several fund transfers during its meeting Monday morning, including funding for local road projects. Each measure received the support of all four magistrates in attendance. Magistrate Zach Wilson […]

Russell County EMS Director Charles Shepherd has notified the EMS Board of his intent to retire in January. Board chairman Jeremy Coffey confirmed Shepherd’s pending retirement to WJRS NEWS. The EMS Board held its regular […]

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston presented his department’s September activity report during Monday morning’s Fiscal Court meeting. In his report, Sheriff Polston also recognized four deputies whose DUI enforcement efforts resulted in a combined 77 […]

The Russell County Detention Center averaged 86 inmates a day during September, according to a report presented by Jailer Bobby Dunbar at Monday morning’s Fiscal Court meeting. Dunbar reported revenue of approximately $40,712 dollars for […]

Representatives of the Mt. Olive Creek Solar project say they have taken several steps to improve roadway safety following complaints about trucks traveling to and from the construction site. Solly Van Meter with ENGIE North […]

Russell County Hospital officials say the response to the recently opened Glow Pharm Med Spa has been overwhelming, with interest coming from Russell and surrounding counties. WJRS NEWS spoke with the hospital’s Chief Operating Officer, […]