Outdoor burn ban goes into effect today
Kentucky’s outdoor burning ban goes into effect today. The state’s outdoor burn ban runs from October 1 to December 15. The law prohibits burning between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. local time, […]
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Clinton County Fiscal Court denies extra funding for sheriff’s office again
Around two months ago, we reported on WJRS News about controversy brewing in neighboring Clinton County about the county’s fiscal court opting not to renew extra funding that had been provided for the Clinton County […]
One week left to register to vote
The deadline to register to vote for the upcoming November general election is next week. Those who have not yet registered to vote have until next Monday to get registered. Online voter registration must be […]
Russell Springs man arrested on theft, other charges
A Russell Springs man was arrested on theft and other charges on Friday. According to reports, 51-year-old Phillip S. Gadberry was arrested and charged with theft by unlawful taking valued between $1,000 and $10,000; criminal […]
Adair fiscal court votes for pay increase for deputies a month after Brockman announces retirement
The Adair Fiscal Court approved a pay increase for sheriff’s deputies nearly a month after Sheriff Josh Brockman made an impassioned plea to magistrates after multiple deputies left to go to other area departments for […]
Holt receives award at KLC Annual Conference
Russell Springs Code Enforcement Officer and Zoning Administrator Tom Holt earned a prestigious award at last week’s Kentucky League of Cities Annual Conference. Holt received the Level III – Master of City Governance Award. The […]
Local aid being organized for flood victims
Hurricane Helene brought major floods to areas across the southeast, including Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, and Tennessee. Some local efforts are underway to help provide aid to flood victims in these areas. The […]
God’s Food Pantry to host open house at new location tomorrow
God’s Food Pantry will be holding an open house at its new location tomorrow. The local nonprofit has a new location with a larger building located at 101 Brian Walters Drive in Russell Springs. The […]
Local gas prices on par or lower than most neighboring counties
Gas prices in Russell County are on par or lower than most neighboring counties. According to AAA, the average price of gas in Russell County sits at $2.83. Prices are slightly cheaper in Adair County […]
Russell County, Lake Cumberland area saw notable jumps in unemployment in August
Russell County, and the Lake Cumberland area as a whole, saw significant increases in unemployment in August. Russell County’s unemployment rate last month came in at 6.2 percent, up from 4.8 percent in August 2023. […]