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Annual Lake Cumberland Thunder Run pushed back two weeks

Thursday, January 30 by Zac Oakes

The annual Lake Cumberland Thunder Run, a major event held on Lake Cumberland each year that draws tourists from around the country, will be held later in June this year. Thunder Run typically is held […]

Branscum appointed to CSG South’s Economic Development, Transportation, and Cultural Affairs Committee

Thursday, January 30 by Zac Oakes

Representative Josh Branscum of Russell Springs was appointed to serve on the Council of State Governments South’s Economic Development, Transportation, and Cultural Affairs Committee. The committee examines issues related to infrastructure, transportation, economic progress, and […]

19 indicted by grand jury

Wednesday, January 29 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County grand jury met yesterday, handing up 19 indictments. Brandon Crawhorn, age 39 and Felicia Walls, age 28, both of Russell Springs; Ricky A. Franklin, age 38 of Louisville and Nicole Danielle Edwards, […]

Ford discusses projected SEEK shortfall; district still plans to give raises in next budget

Wednesday, January 29 by Zac Oakes

State Education Commissioner Robbie Fletcher recently announced the state education department is predicting a funding shortfall of around $40 million in SEEK funds. SEEK is the state funding mechanism for Kentucky’s public schools. WJRS News […]

Hospital purchasing new beds

Wednesday, January 29 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors approved the purchase of new beds for the hospital at yesterday’s meeting. The beds currently in the hospital are 12 or more years old, and hospital CEO Scott […]

Deer harvest numbers around the Lake Cumberland area

Wednesday, January 29 by Zac Oakes

Total harvest results from the recently completed deer hunting season have been released by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. The department reported 585 total deer harvested locally, the highest number since 1999. Around […]

Ferguson man arrested locally

Wednesday, January 29 by Zac Oakes

A Ferguson man was arrested locally by Kentucky State Police yesterday. 49-year-old Jeffrey Holder was arrested and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving without insurance, and other traffic violations. Holder also […]

Kazsuk, Higginbotham reelected to school board chair, vice-chair roles

Tuesday, January 28 by Zac Oakes

In its first regular meeting of 2025, the Russell County Board of Education held elections for the position of board chair and vice-chair. Dick Kazsuk was reelected as the board’s chairperson, while Brenda Higginbotham was […]

Countywide deer harvest highest in several years

Tuesday, January 28 by Zac Oakes

Total harvest results from this past deer hunting season have been released by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the numbers show the highest number of deer harvested locally in several years. The […]

Oklahoma man arrested in Clinton County on rape, sexual abuse charge

Tuesday, January 28 by Zac Oakes

An Oklahoma man was arrested in Clinton County yesterday on charges of rape and sexual abuse. The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office arrested 62-year-old Dale Perales and charged him with rape – first degree and sexual […]