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Free Thanksgiving meals in the area

There are several free Thanksgiving meals taking place in the area. Esto Country Store will have a free Thanksgiving meal for dine-in or carry-out beginning at 11 a.m. Wednesday for anyone in need. Paying customers […]

Pair of Clinton County residents arrested this morning

A pair of Clinton County residents were arrested this morning by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. 37-year-old Travis Shane Sloan was arrested and charged with possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. 28-year-old Brooke […]

RSES earns green rating on state assessment

Russell Springs Elementary received an overall green rating based on scores from last year’s state assessment. Green is the second-highest color rating a school can receive from the state. Russell Springs Elementary earned green ratings […]

Toys for Tots Radio Auction begins tomorrow

The annual Russell County Jaycees Toys for Tots Radio Auction begins tomorrow. Grant Hadley with the Russell County Jaycees was a guest on Community Conversation on WJRS this week and spoke about the community support […]

Russell Springs woman arrested on felony assault charge

A Russell Springs woman was arrested on a felony assault charge last night. 20-year-old Madison McBeath was arrested and charged with assault second degree – domestic violence. McBeath was arrested by Officer Savannah Harlan with […]

RCMS receives green rating for state assessment

Russell County Middle School received a green rating based on scores from last year’s state assessments. Green is the second-highest color rating a school can receive from the state. Russell County Middle School received a […]

Melton earns 15th in state FFA competition

Russell County High School’s Kendall Melton had a strong showing recently at the Kentucky state FFA competition. Melton finished 15th overall in the state horse judging competition. Over 100 students from across the state competed […]