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Pulaski man arrested on multiple charges

Monday, December 1 by Zac Oakes

A Pulaski County man was arrested on multiple charges over the weekend. Russell Springs Police arrested 47-year-old Billy Bailey Friday night. Bailey was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, public intoxication, and […]

Jamestown Elementary earns yellow rating on state assessment

Friday, November 28 by Zac Oakes

Jamestown Elementary received an overall yellow rating based on scores from last year’s state assessment. A yellow rating is the middle rating of five color categories given by the state. Blue is the highest color […]

Toys for Tots Radio Auction continues tonight

Friday, November 28 by Zac Oakes

Tonight is night 2 of the Russell County Jaycees Toys for Tots Radio Auction. Tonight’s auction gets underway at 6:00 here on Laker Country 104.9 WJRS. The auction has been a tradition in Russell County […]

Russell Springs Christmas Parade, opening of Lights at the Park is tomorrow

Friday, November 28 by Zac Oakes

The annual Russell Springs Christmas Parade on Main Street takes place tomorrow. The parade will get underway at about 5:00 tomorrow evening. This year’s parade theme is Patriotic Christmas, as this year’s parade is also […]

Russell Springs Fire Department called out yesterday afternoon

Friday, November 28 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department was called out yesterday afternoon to a barn fire. Fire crews were called out just after 1:30 yesterday afternoon to reports of a barn fire on K Robertson Road […]

Bardin sentenced to 14 years in Adair Juvenile Detention sexual abuse case

Friday, November 28 by Zac Oakes

A teacher at the Adair Youth Detention Center was sentenced to 14 years in prison last week after being found guilty in September of charges including sexual abuse and unlawful transaction with a minor. 28-year-old […]

Salem Elementary earns yellow rating from state assessment

Thursday, November 27 by Zac Oakes

Salem Elementary received an overall yellow rating based on scores from last year’s state assessment. A yellow rating is the middle rating of five color categories given by the state. Blue is the highest color […]

Toys for Tots Radio Auction gets underway tonight

Thursday, November 27 by Zac Oakes

The annual Russell County Jaycees Toys for Tots Radio Auction gets underway this evening. The auction will take place tonight and tomorrow night, beginning at 6:00 each night and will take place live here on […]

Thanksgiving closings around the county

Thursday, November 27 by Zac Oakes

The Thanksgiving holiday brings a number of closings across the county. This includes the city halls in Jamestown and Russell Springs, the Russell County Circuit Clerk’s office and the Russell County Courthouse, which will all […]

Drivers reminded to use extra caution on highways during Thanksgiving holiday

Thursday, November 27 by Zac Oakes

From Kentucky Office of Highway Safety As families across Kentucky take to the roads this Thanksgiving, Team Kentucky is reminding drivers that safety should always come first. Buckling up and avoiding distractions like cell phones […]