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RSPD arrests Somerset man on drug charges

Wednesday, October 1 by Zac Oakes

A Somerset man was arrested last night on drug charges. 48-year-old Brett Wilford was arrested by Russell Springs Police and charged with possession of methamphetamine and operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a […]

Boil Water Advisory in effect for portion of East 80

Tuesday, September 30 by Zac Oakes

There will be a boil water advisory for East Highway 80 starting at Dowell Road extending to Fairview Church Road including S Thornton Road, Jessie Drive, Autumn Dr., Stonebrook Drive, Bolin Road, West Road, Wade […]

Sheriff’s Office warning of continued scams in the area

Tuesday, September 30 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is warning of continued scam calls in the area. The scammers are claiming to be representatives of the sheriff’s office and claim that residents have active warrants for their arrest. […]

New Hours for Clerk’s Office

Tuesday, September 30 by Sean Hammond

The Russell County Clerk’s Office will have new office hours starting next Monday. County Clerk Patti Glover was a guest on Community Conversation on WJRS Tuesday morning and shared more details about the new hours… […]

Coffey discusses potential Lee’s franchise location in Russell Springs

Tuesday, September 30 by Zac Oakes

Last week on local news, we reported on a potential Lee’s franchise locating in Russell Springs. Russell Springs Economic Development Director Jeramy Coffey was a guest on Community Conversation on WJRS and discussed where things […]

Russell Springs man arrested after leading police on pursuit

Tuesday, September 30 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested after leading police on a pursuit last night. 44-year-old David J. Hodge was arrested on charges including wanton endangerment first degree, fleeing or evading police first degree, operating on […]

Kentucky outdoor burning restrictions go into effect tomorrow

Tuesday, September 30 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky’s outdoor burning ban goes into effect tomorrow. The state’s outdoor burn ban runs from October 1 to December 15 each year. The law prohibits burning between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. […]

Rescue crews assist 18-year-old who fell over cliff at Lake Cumberland State Park

Monday, September 29 by Zac Oakes

Rescue crews were called out early this morning after a call came in of a man who had fallen over a cliff at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park. Crews with Russell County Search & Rescue […]

Boil water advisory in effect on South Highway 76

Monday, September 29 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs has issued a boil water advisory for South Highway 76, from Old Eli Road to Parks Ridge Road. The advisory also includes Clearfork Road, Harristown Road, and Patterson Road. The […]

Russell Springs Man Arrested on Drug Charges

Monday, September 29 by Sean Hammond

A Russell Springs man was arrested following a traffic stop early Monday morning. Russell Springs Police say Officer Brandon Bullock conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after recognizing that the driver had a suspended […]