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Drag races expected to bring influx of visitors to county

Saturday, October 19 by Zac Oakes

This weekend’s Halloween Havoc 2 at the Lake Cumberland Dragway is expected to bring a major influx of visitors into Russell County. The second-annual event officially got underway yesterday and will continue through today and […]

Ford expresses opposition to Amendment 2

Friday, October 18 by Zac Oakes

Utilizing his personal time, Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford was a guest on Community Conversations on WJRS earlier this week, where he was asked about Amendment 2. Voters in Kentucky will cast a “yes” […]

Flanagan appointed to state council

Friday, October 18 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Lou Ann Gore Flanagan was recently appointed to the State Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Education. Flanagan was appointed to the council by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. The council is made up […]

Jamestown council gives final approval on lower tax rate; approves purchase of tasers for JPD

Friday, October 18 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council met last night, giving final approval to a lowering of the city’s tax rate. The council approved lowering the rate from 14.2 cents per $100 to 13.7 cents. The council also […]

Four Clinton County inmates charged after investigation finds drugs in jail

Friday, October 18 by Zac Oakes

Four Clinton County inmates are facing new charges after a joint investigation by the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office and the Clinton County Jail. The jailer and two deputies searched one of the cells at the […]

Russell County man arrested in Adair for being a felon in possession of a handgun

Friday, October 18 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County man was arrested by Kentucky State Police in Adair County Wednesday night following a traffic stop. According to reports, 53-year-old John A. Norton of Russell Springs was arrested and charged with possession […]

Sheriff’s Office responded to nearly 400 calls last month

Thursday, October 17 by Zac Oakes

Last month was busy for the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, as deputies responded to nearly 400 calls for service. The sheriff’s office reported 388 calls for service last month, not including in-office calls or walk-ins, […]

Bunch joining Columbia PD

Thursday, October 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office has lost one of its deputies, as Dustin Bunch is joining the Columbia Police Department. Columbia Police announced the addition of Bunch to their department yesterday. As of now, the […]

Jamestown City Council to meet this evening

Thursday, October 17 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The council will meet at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting is open to the public, and we’ll have details from the […]

Russell Springs Police detail raid on Lucky 7 store

Wednesday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Police executed a search warrant on the Lucky 7 Smoke & Vape Shop in Northridge Shopping Center Tuesday evening. A complaint was filed with Russell Springs Alcoholic Beverage Control about the store selling […]