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Kentucky’s First Lady to visit RCPL tomorrow

Monday, February 10 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky’s First Lady Britainy Beshear is set to visit Russell County Public Library tomorrow. The first lady will visit the library at 10 a.m. next Tuesday. The visit from the first lady will celebrate early […]

Jamestown man arrested, charged with assault of a police officer

Monday, February 10 by Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was arrested early Sunday morning on charges including assaulting a police officer. 36-year-old Jesse R. Burchett was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and charged with assault third degree of a […]

Fiscal court to meet this morning

Monday, February 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting this morning. The court is expected to hold a second reading and vote on the proposed dog ordinance that would implement a $20 fee […]

Russell County Dance team brings home hardware in final competition of season

Monday, February 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Dance team performed in its final competition of the season at Somerset High School over the weekend. The high school team placed 2nd in the pom competition and 3rd overall in the […]

Fiscal court to meet Monday

Saturday, February 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday. The court is expected to hold a second reading and vote on the proposed dog ordinance that would implement a $20 fee […]

KSP conducting traffic safety checkpoints

Friday, February 7 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 will again be conducting traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area. This includes Russell County, along with Adair, Casey, Clinton and Cumberland counties, among others. Kentucky State Police say […]

Student pickup at RSES causes traffic, safety issues

Friday, February 7 by Zac Oakes

Parents and guardians lining up to pick up students from Russell Springs Elementary School in the afternoon is causing traffic and safety issues along the highway. The issue was brought up at a recent board […]

Russell County Cheer team preparing to compete at nationals this weekend

Friday, February 7 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Cheer team will compete at the UCA national competition in Orlando this weekend. Russell County Cheer Coach Teresa Ellis was on Community Conversations on WJRS yesterday to talk about the competition. […]

Russell Springs man arrested on drug charge last night

Friday, February 7 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on a drug charge last night. Russell Springs Police arrested 43-year-old Laramy Conover and charged him with possession of a controlled substance and operating a motor vehicle on a […]

Jamestown man arrested for illegally possessing weapon

Friday, February 7 by Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was arrested yesterday evening. 61-year-old Dennis M. McWhorter was arrested and charged with possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. McWhorter was arrested by Officer Savannah Harlan with the Jamestown Police […]