Sheriff’s Office seeking public assistance in stolen tractor case

Friday, August 15 by Zac Oakes

Update: The sheriff’s office says the tractor and bush hog were recovered. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance with an investigation into a stolen tractor in an area off West Highway […]

City of Russell Springs partnering with local banks to create “Bankers Field of Dreams” at city park

Friday, August 15 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs is patterning with multiple local banks on a new project known as the “Bankers Field of Dreams” at the city park. The project involves some significant renovations to one of […]

Polston says he intends to run for third term as sheriff

Friday, August 15 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston has announced he intends to run for a third term as sheriff. Polston made the announcement on Community Conversation on WJRS this week. Polston was first elected sheriff in 2018 […]

Irvin Schoolhouse among finalists for Kentucky Beautify the Bluegrass Award

Friday, August 15 by Zac Oakes

The Irvin Schoolhouse is a finalist for the Beautify the Bluegrass Governor’s Award. The annual award is presented by Kentucky Living, Kentucky Electric Cooperatives and the Kentucky Governor’s Office. Beautify the Bluegrass honors exceptional projects […]

Fiscal court, health department lower tax rates

Friday, August 15 by Zac Oakes

Two local entities decreased their property tax rate at Monday’s fiscal court meeting. The fiscal court approved the compensating rate for county property taxes at the meeting, which slightly lowers the county’s property tax rate. […]

Ford stresses importance of returning paperwork to school as soon as possible

Friday, August 15 by Zac Oakes

Parents and guardians of Russell County students received some paperwork either at open house or on the first day of school. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said it’s important that parents get that paperwork […]

Marcum says fee pooling system is “nothing personal” and would bring transparency

Thursday, August 14 by Zac Oakes

Earlier this week at the Russell County Fiscal Court meeting, the court voted to have County Attorney Kevin Shearer draft an ordinance that would transition the Russell County Sheriff’s Office to a fee pool system. […]

Holderfield pleads guilty in rape case, sentenced to 25 years

Thursday, August 14 by Zac Oakes

A plea agreement has been reached with a Russell Springs man charged with rape, incest, and other charges. An agreement was entered in Russell Circuit Court this week between the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office and 55-year-old […]

Russell Springs Council to meet this evening

Thursday, August 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular meeting this evening. The city is expected to recognize former mayor and Kentucky Education Association President Joel Wolford with the city’s Anchor Award. Also on the […]

21st annual Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival taking place this weekend

Thursday, August 14 by Zac Oakes

The 21st annual Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival is set to get underway this weekend. The festival is held annually during the third weekend of August at the KOA campground in the Eli community. Each year, […]

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Sheriff’s Office seeking public assistance in stolen tractor case

City of Russell Springs partnering with local banks to create “Bankers Field of Dreams” at city park

Polston says he intends to run for third term as sheriff

Irvin Schoolhouse among finalists for Kentucky Beautify the Bluegrass Award

Fiscal court, health department lower tax rates

Ford stresses importance of returning paperwork to school as soon as possible

Marcum says fee pooling system is “nothing personal” and would bring transparency

Holderfield pleads guilty in rape case, sentenced to 25 years

Russell Springs Council to meet this evening

21st annual Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival taking place this weekend

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Obituaries

Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

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

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown