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School board approves bid for demolition project

The Russell County Board of Education approved a bid for an upcoming demolition project at last night’s meeting. Superintendent Michael Ford provided WJRS News more details about the bid and the timeline for the demolition […]

Owenstown water project nearing completion

The booster pump project at Owenstown Road is nearing completion. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said the finishing touches are being put on the project. The city’s Water & Sewer Supervisor Allen McQueary was at […]

Chamber of Commerce to meet today

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly meeting today. Barry Bolin will be the guest speaker for the meeting. Today’s chamber meeting will take place at noon at the Russell County Public […]

Two men arrested by sheriff’s office on drug charges

Two men were arrested on drug charges after sheriff’s deputies went to serve an emergency protective order at a residence on McQueary Ridge Road last night. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston said Deputy Stone Bolin […]

RSPD responded to nearly 500 calls last month

Russell Springs Police had a busy month of October. Last month, Russell Springs Police officers responded to nearly 500 calls for service and made 38 total arrests. Russell Springs Police reported 4 total DUI arrests, […]

School board to meet this evening

The Russell County Board of Education will meet this evening. The board is expected to hear an update on the SEED Academy and consider bids for the demolition of an auxiliary building. The board will […]