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RCH wins workplace safety award for third consecutive year

Wednesday, November 27 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital received an award recently for workplace safety for the third consecutive year. The hospital received a 2024 Destiny Award from Kentucky Employers Mutual Insurance, an organization that provides workers compensation for businesses […]

Russell County Jaycees Toys for Tots Radio Auction begins tonight

Wednesday, November 27 by Zac Oakes

The annual Russell County Jaycees Toys for Tots Radio Auction begins tonight. The auction gets underway at 6 p.m. tonight and will be broadcast live on Laker Country 104.9. The auction will also take place […]

Nancy man arrested on numerous charges

Wednesday, November 27 by Zac Oakes

A Nancy man was arrested on numerous charges yesterday by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. 33-year-old Lloyd Chapman was arrested and is charged with unlawful imprisonment first degree, disorderly conduct first degree, public intoxication of […]

First responders called to wreck on North 127

Wednesday, November 27 by Zac Oakes

First responders were called out yesterday evening to a wreck on North Highway 127. Few details are known at this time, but WJRS News is told the wreck occurred some time around 6 yesterday evening […]

Russell Springs selected in medical cannabis dispensary lottery

Tuesday, November 26 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs will receive one of four medical cannabis dispensary licenses for the Cumberland Region. JM Medical LLC filed an application for Russell Springs and received one of four licenses in the region during yesterday’s […]

Lawsuit filed against jailer, others in case of inmate neglect

Tuesday, November 26 by Zac Oakes

A lawsuit has been filed against Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar and other jail employees regarding the neglect of an inmate earlier this year. Dunbar is listed individually as a defendant, along with 5 unnamed […]

State Farm partnering with RCPL to stock Comfort Cabinets

Tuesday, November 26 by Zac Oakes

Lindsey Wilson Gosser – State Farm is partnering with Russell County Public Library to help stock the comfort cabinets at the library. These comfort cabinets provide basic hygiene items in the restrooms at the library […]

Man wanted in Esto burglary case arrested

Tuesday, November 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office made another arrest last night in the case of a recent burglary in the Esto community. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 38-year-old Ricky Franklin last night on multiple warrants. […]

Woman flown out following explosion at home in Pulaski County

Tuesday, November 26 by Zac Oakes

A woman was flown out after suffering severe burns following a reported explosion at a home in Pulaski County Sunday evening. Fire crews were called out Sunday evening to Lake Ridge Road where they found […]

Hospital board meets today

Tuesday, November 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting today. The hospital board will meet at 4 p.m. in the board room at the hospital. Board meetings are open to the public. […]