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Number of reported deer collisions locally increased last year

Thursday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

The number of reported deer collisions in Russell County increased last year and was the highest in at least the last four years. There were 24 reported deer collisions in Russell County last year, up […]

Kentucky State Police investigating hit-and-run on Cumberland Parkway

Wednesday, October 15 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 11 is investigating a reported hit-and-run on the Cumberland Parkway yesterday in Pulaski County. The incident happened at around 11:30 yesterday morning on the Cumberland Parkway near mile marker 82, about […]

Russell Springs Council holds first reading of special purpose vehicle ordinance

Wednesday, October 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council could soon adopt an ordinance like the one passed by the fiscal court, allowing special-purpose vehicles to be operated on city streets. The council held the first reading of an […]

Dunbar announces he plans to seek another term as Russell County Jailer

Wednesday, October 15 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar is planning to seek a 5th term as county jailer. Dunbar, who has served as Russell County Jailer for 15 years, was a guest on Community Conversation on WJRS recently […]

Upcoming road closure at Wolf Creek Dam

Wednesday, October 15 by Zac Oakes

Both lanes on U.S. 127 across Wolf Creek Dam will be closed on Friday, October 24 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The road closure is due to the ongoing rehabilitation of the spillway gates […]

Boil Water Advisory lifted for multiple areas around Eli, Salem, Ono

Wednesday, October 15 by Zac Oakes

This boil water advisory has been lifted. A boil water advisory remains in effect for several areas around the Eli, Salem, and Ono communities. Russell Springs Utilities said the boil water advisory includes Highway 910 […]

Russell Springs Police investigating reported theft at Dollar General

Tuesday, October 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department is investigating a reported theft at the Dollar General store on Apache Avenue. Russell Springs Police say the theft occurred this afternoon, but it’s suspected that the person of interest […]

Louisville man arrested my JPD on multiple charges

Tuesday, October 14 by Zac Oakes

A Louisville man was arrested Tuesday morning on multiple charges by the Jamestown Police Department. 49-year-old James Carter was arrested and charged with escape – 2nd degree, tampering with a prisoner monitoring device, possession of […]

Library holds groundbreaking for The Green at RCPL

Tuesday, October 14 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Library hosted a groundbreaking yesterday for a significant expansion project. The project is known as The Green at RCPL and the Bank of Jamestown Pavilion. The expansion includes 5 acres and consists of […]

Fiscal court hears from citizens on proposed solar farm, first reading of ordinance expected at next meeting

Tuesday, October 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court heard from several citizens regarding a proposed solar farm in the county at yesterday’s meeting. For about 45 minutes, local residents expressed concerns about the proposed solar farm and battery […]