Marcum hopes to see legislature address jails, mental health in next legislative session

Thursday, September 4 by Zac Oakes

We’re still a few months away from the Kentucky General Assembly gaveling in for the 2026 legislative session, but county judge-executives from across the state have already been talking about priorities they would like to […]

Russell Springs woman arrested, charged with assault and criminal mischief

Thursday, September 4 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was arrested yesterday on assault and criminal mischief charges. 22-year-old Rachael Grimsley was arrested and charged with assault second degree and criminal mischief first degree. Grimsley was lodged in the Russell […]

School board calls special meeting on Friday

Thursday, September 4 by Zac Oakes

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

Commodities to be distributed tomorrow

Wednesday, September 3 by Sean Hammond

Tomorrow is the monthly commodity distribution, according to the Russell County Judge-Executive’s office Judge-Executive Randy Marcum and the Russell County Fiscal Court in conjunction with the Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland program, will be giving out […]

Multiple candidates file paperwork with intent to run for sheriff

Wednesday, September 3 by Zac Oakes

The 2026 primary elections are still a little over 8 months away, but multiple candidates are already indicating they plan to seek the office of Russell County Sheriff. Multiple candidates have filed paperwork with the […]

Two men arrested on assault, criminal mischief charges

Wednesday, September 3 by Zac Oakes

Two men were arrested yesterday on charges including felony assault and criminal mischief. 28-year-old Jeremy R. Boutwell of Columbia was arrested on charges of assault second degree and criminal mischief first degree. Boutwell was also […]

Marcum says county has received lease for Greasy Creek Park project

Wednesday, September 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum announced yesterday on WJRS the county has received a lease from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the planned Greasy Creek Park project. Marcum said he’s been working […]

Jamestown City Hall closing early today; opening at noon on Friday

Wednesday, September 3 by Zac Oakes

Jamestown City Hall will be closing at 2 p.m. today for a funeral visitation. Jamestown City Hall will also be closed from 8 a.m. until noon on Friday. City hall will be on normal operating […]

Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges

Tuesday, September 2 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested overnight on drug charges. Russell Springs Police say 25-year-old Joshua Ware was arrested following a traffic stop late last night. He’s charged with possession of methamphetamine, operating a motor […]

Kentucky Recovery Vocational celebrates opening of new welding program

Tuesday, September 2 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Recovery Vocational in Russell Springs is celebrating the opening of a new welding program that will provide valuable skills training for those in addiction recovery. The local nonprofit recently celebrated its grand opening with […]

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Marcum hopes to see legislature address jails, mental health in next legislative session

Russell Springs woman arrested, charged with assault and criminal mischief

School board calls special meeting on Friday

Commodities to be distributed tomorrow

Multiple candidates file paperwork with intent to run for sheriff

Two men arrested on assault, criminal mischief charges

Marcum says county has received lease for Greasy Creek Park project

Jamestown City Hall closing early today; opening at noon on Friday

Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges

Kentucky Recovery Vocational celebrates opening of new welding program

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

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