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Missing persons located, arrested in Adair County

The search for two missing persons in Russell County came to an end yesterday evening, as the two were located in Adair County and arrested on multiple charges. According to jail records, 25-year-old Subena Ramirez […]

Wooldridge hired as newest sheriff’s deputy

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office has hired a new deputy. Gerald Gwinn Wooldridge II, a Russell County native, was sworn in as the newest member of the Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday. Wooldridge brings 17 years […]

RC Schools’ attendance around the 90% mark

Russell County school attendance numbers are hovering around the 90 percent mark so far this week, according to Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford. Ford says the numbers are not ideal but the district is […]

RCSO releases monthly report

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office released its monthly report for the month of October. The sheriff’s office responded to 359 calls for service, performed 23 arrests, and provided 26 mental health transports. The office had […]

Chamber of commerce holds November meeting

Tuesday saw the local business community come together once again as the Russell County Chamber of Commerce held their monthly meeting at the Russell County Public Library. Chamber President Marisa Ramsey talked with WJRS NEWS […]

Community blood drive to be held Thursday

The monthly Russell County Community Blood Drive will take place tomorrow at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. All donors will be entered to win a $100 gift card, […]

Tourist commission to meet today

The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission meets today for their regular monthly meeting. The meeting takes place at 12:30 p.m. in the board room at the tourist commission office, located between KFC and Arby’s in Russell […]