Candidates in May primary learn ballot positions

Thursday, January 27 by Zac Oakes

Candidates in the May Primary Election learned their positions on the ballot during a public drawing held at the Russell County Courthouse on Thursday. Magistrate 1 Terry Waddell Greg Popplewell Constable 1 Jeffrey Aaron […]

Russell Springs Boil Water Advisory lifted

Thursday, January 27 by Derek Aaron

The Boil Water Advisory in Russell Springs on Lakeway Drive and a section of Bluebird Drive has been lifted, according to Public Works Director Terry Russell.

Boil Water Advisory lifted in Jamestown

Thursday, January 27 by Derek Aaron

The Boil Water Advisory in Jamestown from the old 127 loop to Story Lane that included Joe Lee Pierce Road and Dogwood Hollow Road has been lifted, according to city officials.

Adair man arrested for assaulting courtroom bailiff

Thursday, January 27 by Zac Oakes

On Wednesday at around 9:30 a.m., Micah Roberts, age 25, was remanded to jail by Adair District Judge Mike Loy. When court bailiff Richard Redmond attempted to take him into custody, Roberts resisted arrest in […]

51 new COVID cases reported in Russell County Wednesday

Thursday, January 27 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 32.44%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths since our last report. We have experienced a total of 855 deaths resulting in a 1.7% mortality rate (about 1 in […]

Wolf Creek Dam awarded more than $200 million for upgrades

Thursday, January 27 by Derek Aaron

Wolf Creek Dam is set for some major upgrades as part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fiscal Year 2022 Work Plan. According to a report in the Commonwealth Journal, the Corps’ Nashville District […]

ACMS student facing slew of charges following stabbing incident

Thursday, January 27 by Derek Aaron

We have an update regarding a story out of neighboring Adair County we brought you Wednesday on local news. The 13-year-old male Adair County Middle School student that reportedly attacked another male student unprovoked with […]

Tax filing season underway

Thursday, January 27 by Derek Aaron

The Internal Revenue Service kicked off the tax filing season this week with an urgent reminder to taxpayers to take extra precautions this year to file an accurate tax return electronically to help speed refunds. […]

Laker Swim wraps up regular season with meet tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, January 27 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Swim team will wrap up its regular season tonight with a meet at the Russell County ANC. The Laker Swim Team will be competing against Adair County, Campbellsville, Pulaski County, Rockcastle County, Southwestern, and Taylor County. The meet will begin at 6... Read More.

Lakers, Lady Lakers on the road at Monroe County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, January 27 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams are on the road at Monroe County tonight. The 3-13 Lakers will take on the 4-14 Falcons in the first game. The 7-12 Lady Lakers will take on the 9-8 Lady Falcons in the nightcap.

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Candidates in May primary learn ballot positions

Russell Springs Boil Water Advisory lifted

Boil Water Advisory lifted in Jamestown

Adair man arrested for assaulting courtroom bailiff

51 new COVID cases reported in Russell County Wednesday

Wolf Creek Dam awarded more than $200 million for upgrades

ACMS student facing slew of charges following stabbing incident

Tax filing season underway

Laker Swim wraps up regular season with meet tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers, Lady Lakers on the road at Monroe County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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Obituaries

Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown