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Russell County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting draws big crowd

Friday, September 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Farm Bureau annual meeting drew a large crowd to the Russell County Fairgrounds last night. WJRS News caught up with Neal Dalton, President of the local Farm Bureau Federation, at the meeting […]

Candlelight memorial for Deputy Josh Phipps set for next weekend

Friday, September 5 by Zac Oakes

A candlelight memorial for fallen Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Josh Phipps is scheduled to take place next weekend. The memorial ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. next Saturday at Jamestown City Park. Participants will then […]

Russell Springs man arrested for trafficking cocaine

Friday, September 5 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested in Adair County yesterday and charged with trafficking in cocaine. Kentucky State Police arrested 41-year-old Matthew O. Trevino-Richards yesterday and charged him with trafficking in 4 or more grams […]

Poker Run on Lake Cumberland officially kicks off today

Friday, September 5 by Zac Oakes

The 19th annual Lake Cumberland Poker Run officially kicks off today, bringing a large number of visitors to the lake as the summer tourism season winds down. The Poker Run, headquartered at State Dock, is […]

School board to meet in special session this morning

Friday, September 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will hold a special-called meeting this morning. The board will meet at 8 a.m. for the purpose of approving or rejecting an overnight trip for the boys golf team. […]

Russell County burn ban lifted

Thursday, September 4 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s burn ban has been lifted. Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum issued an executive order this afternoon lifting the burn ban. Marcum cited improvements in weather conditions that have reduced the immediate risk […]

Multiple local candidates filing intent to run for office in May primary

Thursday, September 4 by Zac Oakes

Multiple local candidates have filed paperwork with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance to run for political office in the May primary. Josh Branscum has filed with the registry intending to seek another term as […]

Kevin Williams discusses Believe Scholarship Fund

Thursday, September 4 by Zac Oakes

Kevin Williams is known across the community for the annual Kevin’s Kids Concert that raises needed funds for children in Russell County through the local family resource and youth services centers. Over the past couple […]

Russell County Schools has seen slight enrollment increase

Thursday, September 4 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools has seen a slight increase in enrollment this school year. Enrollment for Russell County Schools for kindergarten through 12th grade is at 2,880, which is up from 2,772 at the end of […]

Annual Farm Bureau meeting is tonight

Thursday, September 4 by Zac Oakes

The annual Russell County Farm Bureau meeting will take place at 6 p.m. tonight at the Russell County Fairgrounds. The annual event for Russell County Farm Bureau members will include a recognition of Roy Farms […]