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Laker Band’s community performance is this evening

Tuesday, November 4 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Band’s community performance will take place this evening. Admission to tonight’s performance at Finley Field is free. The band will be holding its annual soup fundraiser at the event for $5. […]

NJROTC students say organization provides opportunities and preparation for the future

Tuesday, November 4 by Zac Oakes

Continuing our look at the Russell County Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp program, students in the program recently spoke to WJRS News about how NJROTC is preparing them for the future. For Alexis Chandler, […]

Russell Springs City Hall closing at noon today

Tuesday, November 4 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs City Hall will be closing at noon today. Officials at City Hall say the closure is to allow the system to shut down for a credit card upgrade. City Hall plans to return […]

Candidates can begin filing paperwork to run for office tomorrow

Tuesday, November 4 by Zac Oakes

Candidates planning to run for office next year can begin officially filing for office tomorrow. In the May primary, offices such as Russell County Judge-Executive, Sheriff, County Clerk, Coroner, Jailer, County Attorney, PVA, Magistrates, Constables, […]

Branscum receives third place in state art contest

Monday, November 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Middle School student Porter Branscum received third place in the Kentucky Association of Counties “I Love My Kentucky County” art contest. Branscum’s painting of Rockhouse Bottom in Creelsboro earned third place out of […]

NJROTC provides family atmosphere, leadership for students

Monday, November 3 by Zac Oakes

WJRS News recently sat down with four students from the Russell County High School Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp to talk about what the program means to them. The program institutes the values of […]

Russell Springs woman indicted on multiple charges in Adair County

Monday, November 3 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was indicted on multiple charges in Adair County last week. Annie Nicole McNelly was indicted by an Adair County grand jury on charges including fleeing or evading police first degree, two […]

Russell Creek Bridge on parkway reduced to one lane today

Monday, November 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell Creek Bridge on the Cumberland Parkway will be reduced to one lane today for bridge inspection. Lane closures will begin at around 8 a.m. and continue until around 6 p.m. Crews will inspect both […]

Two arrested on theft charges

Monday, November 3 by Zac Oakes

Two people were arrested on theft charges yesterday evening by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. 41-year-old Dwayne M. Padgett and 47-year-old Kandy A. Popplewell, both of Russell Springs, were arrested and charged with theft by […]

Eli Fire Department responds to residential fire Friday night

Monday, November 3 by Zac Oakes

The Eli Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire at a residence on Dockery Road off Parksridge Road Friday evening. Fire crews were called out at around 5:15 Friday evening. On scene, firefighters confirmed the […]