Jamestown City Council to meet this evening
The Jamestown City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The council will meet at 6 p.m. at Jamestown City Hall. The meeting is open to the public. We will have more from […]
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8 indicted by grand jury
A Russell County grand jury handed up indictments against 8 individuals yesterday. Those indicted included the following: D’Nea G. Stephens, age 35 of Russell Springs, charged with driving under the influence 4th or more offense […]
Chamber President reflects on positive growth in 2024
With 2024 soon coming to a close, Russell County Chamber of Commerce President Brittany Stephens will soon conclude her tenure as the Chamber President. At yesterday’s Chamber meeting, Stephens told those in attendance she was […]
School district takes next step on field house & bus garage project
The Russell County Board of Education took the next step in its field house and bus garage project at this week’s meeting. Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News an update on where things stand with […]
Open meetings law expert says teleconference meeting violates law
The Russell County Industrial Development Authority is set to meet at 11 a.m. today in a special-called meeting. That meeting will be via conference call, according to a meeting notice that was sent out. However, […]
Sheriff’s Office working cattle theft case
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is working a theft case in which 20 feeder cattle were stolen from a farm. The sheriff’s office said the theft occurred at the Kermit Burton Farm at 202 Old […]
School district receives clean audit
The Russell County School District received a clean audit at last night’s board of education meeting. Russell County Schools Finance Director Marla Carnes said she and others in the school district put in several hours […]
Two sent to hospital following Monday morning collision
Two people were sent to the hospital following a two-vehicle collision Monday morning. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office responded to a collision at the intersection of Stephens Ridge Road and Harold Aaron Road at 7:00 […]
Two Russell Springs residents involved in wreck in Adair County
Two Russell Springs residents were involved in a wreck in Adair County late last week. The Adair County Sheriff’s Office said 58-year-old Virginia Tucker was traveling on Sawmill Road, failed to stop at a stop […]
Sheriff’s Office responded to nearly 400 calls last month
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office responded to nearly 400 calls for service last month. In November, the sheriff’s office made 56 arrests, responded to 5 domestic calls, performed nearly 30 traffic stops, and worked more […]