Grand jury returns indictments against 10 individuals

Wednesday, February 26 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County grand jury met yesterday and returned indictments against 10 individuals. Those indicted included the following: Allen Keith Booher, 51, of Russell Springs, charged with assault 3rd degree on a jail employee and […]

Jamestown artist featured in gallery exhibit at LWC

Wednesday, February 26 by Zac Oakes

COLUMBIA, Ky. – When patrons view Dani Ford’s art show at Lindsey Wilson College, it will be not unlike reading her diary. At least that’s how the Jamestown, Kentucky, artist interprets the 10 pieces featured in her show, […]

School board discusses possible ANC/RCMS canopy project

Tuesday, February 25 by Zac Oakes

Much of yesterday’s school board meeting centered on discussions about a possible canopy project between Russell County Middle School and the ANC. Discussions have been ongoing about a covered walkway between the middle school and […]

IDA chair says organization maintaining strong financial shape to remain ready to attract business

Tuesday, February 25 by WJRS Staff

Russell County Industrial Development Authority Board Chairman Clint Voils said the IDA continues to look into ways to attract business to Russell County. Voils said part of that is maintaining a strong financial position for […]

Lindsey Wilson College Business Professor, Russell County native JC Phelps Named Faculty Member in Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program

Tuesday, February 25 by Zac Oakes

COLUMBIA, Ky. – Being a Kentucky Governor’s Scholar was a life-changing experience for JC Phelps, and now the Lindsey Wilson College business professor will get to provide the same opportunity for students as a Kentucky […]

Branscum discusses bill aiming to lower driver’s license age to 15

Tuesday, February 25 by Zac Oakes

A bill that would lower the age to apply for a driver’s permit in Kentucky from 16 to 15 continues to move forward in the state legislature. State Representative Josh Branscum was on Community Conversation […]

Marcum declares February month to recognize Gifted and Talented students

Tuesday, February 25 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum signed a proclamation yesterday declaring February as the month to honor Russell County’s Gifted and Talented students. The gifted and talented students have been researching Russell County’s history with […]

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Grand jury returns indictments against 10 individuals

Jamestown artist featured in gallery exhibit at LWC

School board discusses possible ANC/RCMS canopy project

IDA chair says organization maintaining strong financial shape to remain ready to attract business

Lindsey Wilson College Business Professor, Russell County native JC Phelps Named Faculty Member in Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program

Branscum discusses bill aiming to lower driver’s license age to 15

Marcum declares February month to recognize Gifted and Talented students

Fire crews called out to Saturday night house fire

School board to meet this evening

Russell County man arrested in Adair County

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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