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Sheriff’s Office sees notable uptick in calls last month

Friday, November 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office saw a notable increase in calls for service last month. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston said the sheriff’s office responded to more than 400 calls for service during the month […]

Voter turnout locally just over 62 percent

Thursday, November 7 by Zac Oakes

Voter turnout for this year’s general election in Russell County came in at just over 62 percent according to election officials. Voter turnout was at 62.3 percent, the same turnout as the 2020 general election. […]

Russell Springs planning for annual Christmas parade, opening of Lights at the Park

Thursday, November 7 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs is planning for the annual Christmas parade on Main Street. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas stopped by WJRS this week to talk about the annual parade and the interest it […]

Several area cities/counties vote to allow sale of medical cannabis

Thursday, November 7 by Zac Oakes

With all precincts reporting, unofficial results show that Metcalfe, Monroe and Taylor Counties have all voted to allow the sale of medical cannabis. The question about the sale of medical cannabis was also on the […]

Clinton County rejects alcohol sales

Thursday, November 7 by Zac Oakes

The wet/dry issue was on the ballot in Clinton County, with voters choosing to reject alcohol sales in Clinton County. The ballot question asked voters if they were in favor of alcoholic beverage sales in […]

Commodity distribution is today

Thursday, November 7 by Zac Oakes

The monthly commodity distribution partnership between Feeding America Kentucky’s Heartland and the Russell County Fiscal Court will take place today. Commodities will be distributed at the fairgrounds beginning at 9 a.m. today until all commodities […]

Huckaby, Frost earn seats on Russell Springs Council; Robertson earns seat on Jamestown Council

Wednesday, November 6 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council will welcome two new members. Lance Huckaby and Gary Frost, two challengers in the city council race, earned seats on the council by finishing in the top six of the […]

Amendment 2 fails in Russell County, statewide

Wednesday, November 6 by Zac Oakes

Amendment 2, the amendment that would’ve allowed the state legislature to provide tax dollars to schools outside Kentucky’s public school system, faced a resounding defeat in Russell County and across the state of Kentucky. In […]

Trump, Comer carry Russell County by wide margins

Wednesday, November 6 by Zac Oakes

Following statewide and congressional district trends, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and incumbent Republican Representative James Comer carried Russell County by wide margins. Trump won 86 percent of the vote in Russell County, totaling more […]

County Clerk’s Office closed today for statewide election audit

Wednesday, November 6 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Clerk’s Office will be closed today for a statewide election audit. This is a new initiative from the Secretary of State’s Office aimed at ensuring election integrity where votes from a randomly […]