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RCHS alumnus wins national teaching award

Wednesday, December 17 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County High School alumnus was recently the recipient of a prestigious national teaching award. Sydney Newton, a 2012 graduate of Russell County High School, was honored yesterday as a recipient of the Milken […]

School board approves increase in ANC rental prices

Wednesday, December 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved an increase in prices for outside groups renting the Russell County ANC for events. Superintendent Michael Ford said the school district has not considered changing rental prices for […]

Russell County FFA students shine at regional competition

Wednesday, December 17 by Zac Oakes

Multiple Russell County High School FFA members had strong showings in the recent Lake Cumberland region competition. The Ag Sales team took first place in the region, advancing to the state competition in June. The […]

Library will be closed tomorrow due to scheduled utility outage

Wednesday, December 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library will be closed tomorrow, December 18, due to a scheduled utility outage related to construction at The Green. This outage will have brief impacts at the Dollar General Market next […]

Branscum to seek reelection to state house seat

Wednesday, December 17 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Josh Branscum has officially filed paperwork to seek another term as State Representative for Kentucky’s 83rd House District. Branscum represents Russell County, Clinton County, and the western portion of Pulaski County in the […]

School board approves purchase of new buses

Tuesday, December 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved the purchase of 3 new buses at its meeting last night. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford told WJRS News the buses will be air-conditioned and have stop-arm […]

Scholl files to run for Constable in District 1; Kazsuk to seek another term on school board

Tuesday, December 16 by Zac Oakes

Keith Scholl has filed to run for Constable in District 1. As it stands, Scholl is the only candidate who has filed to run for constable in the 1st District. Richard “Dick” Kazsuk filed paperwork […]

Groundbreaking for new judicial center in Clinton County set to take place today

Tuesday, December 16 by Zac Oakes

A groundbreaking ceremony for the new judicial center in neighboring Clinton County is scheduled to take place today. The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for 2 p.m. at the construction site at 302 N. Cross St. […]

Russell Springs Fire Department expected to have new truck in 8-10 months

Tuesday, December 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Fire Department is expected to have its new truck in 8-1o months. That’s according to Fire Chief, Bobby Johnson, who provided city officials with an update on the truck at last week’s […]

Chamber of Commerce to hold its last meeting of 2025 today

Tuesday, December 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce will hold its final meeting of the year today. The chamber will hold its monthly luncheon at noon today at Reel Java in Jamestown. Those attending today’s meeting are […]