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Bolin will be guest speaker at tomorrow’s Chamber Luncheon

Monday, November 17 by Zac Oakes

Barry Bolin will be the guest speaker at tomorrow’s meeting of the Russell County Chamber of Commerce. Tomorrow’s chamber meeting will take place at noon at the Russell County Public Library. Russell County Hospital is […]

Judge-Executive Marcum signs proclamation for American Education Week next week

Saturday, November 15 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum recently signed a proclamation to proclaim next week as American Education Week in Russell County. Marcum was joined by Russell County Education Association President Amber Humble and Secretary Whitney Anderson […]

KY Fish and Wildlife to hold public meeting about Chronic Wasting Disease in Pulaski County

Friday, November 14 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife will hold a public meeting in Somerset next week after recently discovering a case of Chronic Wasting Disease in a hunter-harvested deer in Pulaski County. The meeting will […]

West joins District 1 Magistrate race

Friday, November 14 by Zac Oakes

Eric West has joined the District 1 Magistrate race. West will challenge incumbent District 1 Magistrate Terry Waddell in the May primary election. Candidates have until January 9 to file for office for the primary […]

Russell Springs gives final approval for side-by-sides, other special-purpose vehicles to be operated on city streets

Friday, November 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council gave final approval last night to an ordinance that will allow side-by-sides and other special-purpose vehicles to be operated on city streets. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas told WJRS News […]

Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery returns to normal operations

Friday, November 14 by Zac Oakes

With the federal government shutdown coming to an end, Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery has returned to normal operations. The hatchery, located next to Wolf Creek Dam, is now open to the public after the […]

Fiscal court approves funds for dead animal removal program

Friday, November 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved $5,000 in funding for the Russell County Soil Conservation District’s Dead Animal Removal program at its recent meeting. Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum provided more details. According to […]

Coppage files for District 4 Magistrate race

Thursday, November 13 by Zac Oakes

A third candidate has filed to run for Magistrate in District 4 next year. Robert Curtis Coppage filed his paperwork yesterday. Coppage joins incumbent Steve Richardson and Bobby Dan Williams as candidates for magistrate in […]

Russell County Tourism recognized at travel conference last week

Thursday, November 13 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Tourism was recognized last week at the Kentucky Travel Industry Association conference. Tourism Director Danielle Wilson and assistant Crystal Popplewell were recognized for their collaborative work with other area tourism agencies for the […]

Columbia man arrested after reportedly attempting to stab woman

Thursday, November 13 by Zac Oakes

A Columbia man was arrested early yesterday morning after reportedly attempting to stab a woman. According to Columbia Police, 34-year-old Fidel Gomez was arrested and charged with burglary second degree, wanton endangerment first degree, and […]