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Russell Springs City Council to meet this evening

Thursday, November 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The council will have a second reading and vote on an ordinance to allow special-purpose vehicles to be operated on city streets. […]

Local Fraternal Order of Police chapter gearing up for Christmas events

Thursday, November 13 by Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland Area Fraternal Order of Police chapter is gearing up for its annual Christmas events. The local FOP chapter will soon participate in Shop with a Cop, as well as the annual Christmas […]

Jamestown Fire Dept called out early this morning

Wednesday, November 12 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched just after 1:30 this morning for the report of a house fire on Holt Road off of John Street. Arriving members found a one story house with heavy […]

RCHS Educators Rising shines at region competition

Wednesday, November 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Educators Rising Club had a strong showing at the regional conference at Murray State this week. Nine different students came away with a top-three finish in their respective competitions. Emma […]

RC Animal Welfare League’s Spay/Neuter clinics have reduced number of stray animals

Wednesday, November 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Animal Welfare League’s Spay and Neuter Clinic has been a benefit to the county. That’s according to Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum. He told WJRS News he believes the clinic has helped […]

Sheriff’s office responded to more than 450 calls last month

Wednesday, November 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office responded to more than 450 calls for service last month. Deputies made 25 arrests during the month of October, responded to 10 domestic calls and performed 91 traffic stops. The […]

Somerset woman arrested by Jamestown Police

Wednesday, November 12 by Zac Oakes

A Somerset woman was arrested by Jamestown Police late Monday night. 30-year-old Shelisa Bright was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and wanton endangerment first degree – police […]

School district calendar committee to meet Thursday

Wednesday, November 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County School District Calendar Committee will meet tomorrow. The calendar committee will meet at 3:30 tomorrow in the room above the pool at the Russell County ANC. The committee will review state requirements […]

Waddell to seek another term as magistrate; Hammond and Grimsley file for 4th District constable

Tuesday, November 11 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday saw a pair of incumbents file for reelection, as well as a challenger in the 4th District Constable race. 1st District Magistrate Terry Waddell will seek another term in office. 4th District Constable Greg […]

Government offices, schools closed for Veterans Day

Tuesday, November 11 by Zac Oakes

We have several closings to report today for the Veterans Day holiday. The Russell County Courthouse and Russell County Judicial Center are closed today. City Halls in Russell Springs and Jamestown are closed. There is […]