Sheriff’s Office releases September report

Wednesday, October 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office released its monthly report for the month of September. During the month, deputies responded to 435 calls for service, performed 30 arrests, and 14 mental health transports. The sheriff’s office […]

Fiscal court using ARPA funds for road paving due to state funding losses

Wednesday, October 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court voted to use funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to pave a few roads in the county due to funding losses from the state. Judge Executive Gary Robertson spoke […]

Property tax bills have been mailed out, Sheriff’s office reminds citizens of hours change for October

Wednesday, October 12 by Zac Oakes

Property tax bills have been mailed out from the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office has updated its hours for the month of October only. The office will be open from 7:30 a.m. to […]

Branscum to serve on KY Chamber Executive Committee

Wednesday, October 12 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs resident Steve Branscum will serve on the executive committee for the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce this year. Branscum will serve as the Vice Chair for Communications and Marketing on the committee. Branscum is […]

Welcome reception is Thursday for new FCS extension agent

Wednesday, October 12 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Extension Service is holding a welcome reception on Thursday for Megan Gullett, the new cooperative extension service agent for family and consumer sciences. The reception will be from 11 a.m. until 2 […]

Russell Springs woman arrested on several charges in Pulaski Co.

Wednesday, October 12 by Derek Aaron

A Russell Springs woman was arrested on several charges by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office late last week, including assault of a police officer, according to jail records. Amy M. Wells, age 43, was arrested […]

Lady Laker Volleyball falls to Warren East | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, October 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team fell to the Warren East Lady Raiders last night. The Lady Lakers lost in two sets with the Lady Raiders taking the first set 32-30 before taking the first set 25-19. The JV team picked up a... Read More.

Jeannetta Frances Burton Chumbley, age 79, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, October 11 by Sean Hammond

Jeannetta Frances Burton Chumbley, age 79, of Russell Springs, Kentucky passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022 with her children by her side at Baptist Health East Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Visitation will be held […]

Volleyball District Tournament set | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, October 11 by Zac Oakes

The 16th District Volleyball tournament is set. The Lady Lakers earned the top seed and will take on the winner of Cumberland County and Metcalfe County next Monday at 5 p.m. at Metcalfe County High School. Cumberland and Metcalfe will face off on Sunday... Read More.

Today is the last day to register to vote in November election

Tuesday, October 11 by Zac Oakes

Today is the last day to register to vote if you would like to vote in the November general election. According to the Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office, the deadline to register is 4 p.m. […]

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Sheriff’s Office releases September report

Fiscal court using ARPA funds for road paving due to state funding losses

Property tax bills have been mailed out, Sheriff’s office reminds citizens of hours change for October

Branscum to serve on KY Chamber Executive Committee

Welcome reception is Thursday for new FCS extension agent

Russell Springs woman arrested on several charges in Pulaski Co.

Lady Laker Volleyball falls to Warren East | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Jeannetta Frances Burton Chumbley, age 79, of Russell Springs

Volleyball District Tournament set | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Today is the last day to register to vote in November election

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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