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Lexington man arrested locally on drug, weapon charges

A Lexington man was arrested locally on drug and weapon charges following a traffic stop. 26-year-old Justin Bass was arrested by Russell Springs Police and charged with possession of methamphetamine – third offense, possession of […]

RCSO investigates single-vehicle wreck

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single-vehicle wreck that occurred on East Highway 8o last night. The wreck occurred just before 8:30 last night on East Highway 80 roughly a mile-and-a-half from Fairview […]

Jamestown planning to host Jeep event later this year

The Jamestown City Council met in special session yesterday to discuss a possible Jeep event later this year. Representatives from the 606 Jeepin Association based out of Somerset and other Jeep enthusiasts from the community […]

More results from Russell County Shooting Sports

The Russell County 4-H Shooting Sports team had a strong showing at the Adair-Metcalfe County Competition. In the 15-18 year old individual division: Sarah Grider – 3rd place – bare recurve archery and target recurve […]

Health Department back-to-school event is today

The Russell County Health Department’s back-to-school event takes place today at the health department. The event will take place from 8:30 until 3:30. The health department will be offering immunizations needed for students to return […]

Ohio man charged with rape in Clinton County

An Ohio man is charged with first degree rape in Clinton County. 35-year-old Spencer Althouse of Springfield, Ohio was arrested in Clinton County and charged with rape – first degree. He was lodged in the […]

KSP Post 15 has new commander

Kentucky State Police Post 15, which is located in Adair County and covers Russell County, has a new commander. Captain Jennifer Sandlin was named as the post’s newest commander at the beginning of August. Sandlin […]

Ford discusses changes to medication policy at school

Last week on local news, we reported some changes to the medication policy at Russell County Schools stemming from statewide changes. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford was a guest on Community Conversation on WJRS […]