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Options available for those in need of warm shelter

Tuesday, January 7 by Zac Oakes

As temperatures remain below freezing, there are options available for those in the community in need of warm shelter. The Russell Springs Fire Department on West Steve Wariner Drive is open as a warming center. […]

Marcum gives update on potential Josh Phipps memorial

Tuesday, January 7 by Zac Oakes

At last month’s fiscal court meeting, the topic of a memorial for Deputy Josh Phipps was brought up by Sheriff Derek Polston. Judge Executive Randy Marcum was on Community Conversations on WJRS yesterday, and said […]

Several local students named to Dean’s List at University of the Cumberlands

Tuesday, January 7 by Zac Oakes

More than a dozen local students were named to the Dean’s List at the University of the Cumberlands. Those students were: Elly Richardson Summer Aaron Steven Cissell Olivia Wilson Christopher Yates Ryan Abrell Isaiah Stephens […]

Indiana man arrested locally

Tuesday, January 7 by Zac Oakes

An Indiana man was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office yesterday. 45-year-old Joshua Broughton was arrested and charged with burglary third degree and public intoxication of a controlled substance. Broughton was arrested by Deputy […]

Adamson receives Governor’s Award for Impaired Driving Enforcement

Tuesday, January 7 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Police Officer Blake Adamson was one of the recipients of this year’s Governor’s Award for Impaired Driving Enforcement. Adamson received the award for having the most impaired driving arrests in the department in […]

Sheriff’s Office investigating break-in at home under construction in Esto

Monday, January 6 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in at a home under construction in the Esto community. Sheriff Derek Polston said at least two individuals were involved in the break-in, and a third individual […]

Winter weather expected to continue today

Monday, January 6 by Zac Oakes

Russell County remains under a winter storm warning until 6 this evening. The National Weather Service in Louisville is forecasting snow for the area, although only about an inch of snow is projected for the […]

Bicentennial Committee planning multiple events this year

Monday, January 6 by Zac Oakes

2025 is Russell County’s Bicentennial, and several events are planned to celebrate Russell County’s 200th birthday. While the committee has plans for new events, such as the upcoming event at the ANC which will serve […]

Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges in Columbia

Monday, January 6 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on drug charges in Columbia Friday night. Columbia Police say 26-year-old Jimmie Gosser was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana and possession of methamphetamine […]

More than 50 cited in Dunnville chicken fighting operation

Monday, January 6 by Zac Oakes

More than 50 people were cited in connection to a chicken fighting operation in Dunnville. Troopers with Post 15 were were called out Saturday morning just after 11 a.m. local time to an area on […]