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Columbia Police to assist county for next month

Saturday, August 31 by Zac Oakes

The Columbia Police Department issued a release earlier this week announcing they will be assisting with calls in Adair County. Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots and Police Chief Evan Burton announced they will assist the Adair […]

Branscum receives KY Chamber MVP Award

Saturday, August 31 by Zac Oakes

State Representative Josh Branscum of Russell County recently received the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce MVP Award. Branscum was presented the award at the most recent Russell County Chamber of Commerce meeting by Kentucky Chamber Senior […]

More controversy with Adair Sheriff’s Office, as deputies reportedly have contentious meeting with Judge Executive

Friday, August 30 by Zac Oakes

More controversy is brewing in neighboring Adair County, as multiple deputies reportedly had a meeting with Adair County Judge Executive Larry Bryant on Wednesday that turned contentious after Sheriff Josh Brockman had submitted his retirement […]

Adair County coroner resigns after meeting with judge executive

Friday, August 30 by Zac Oakes

A second elected official in neighboring Adair County has resigned after a meeting with County Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant. Just a day after Adair County Sheriff Josh Brockman announced his retirement, Adair County Coroner […]

Local gas prices noticeably cheaper than this time last year

Friday, August 30 by Zac Oakes

Heading into Labor Day Weekend, local gas prices are noticeably cheaper than this same time last year. Local prices are hovering just under $3 per gallon. Last year around Labor Day Weekend, local prices were […]

Russell County man arrested in Casey County

Friday, August 30 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County man was arrested in Casey County last Saturday. According to a report from the Casey County Sheriff’s Office, 42-year-old Adam W. Lee of Russell County was arrested and charged with possession of […]

Local students receive academic honors at Campbellsville University

Friday, August 30 by Zac Oakes

Several local students received academic honors at Campbellsville University. Jennifer Cress and Aydan Hardwick, both of Russell Springs, were named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester. Natalie Williams, Makenna Meeks, Bethany Miller, […]

Yesterday was hottest day of 2024, as heat continues today

Thursday, August 29 by Zac Oakes

While Tuesday contended for the hottest day of the year, data from the local mesonet site shows that yesterday’s temperatures were the hottest of 2024 locally. The air temperature came in at 93.8 degrees yesterday […]

RCH CEO praises addition of two new ER doctors

Thursday, August 29 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital recently hired two new emergency room doctors, and hospital CEO Scott Thompson said he’s heard a lot of good feedback about the new additions so far. Thompson spoke to WJRS News following […]

Adair Sheriff Brockman announces retirement; sounds alarm on personnel/pay issues at department

Thursday, August 29 by Zac Oakes

Adair County Sheriff Josh Brockman submitted his retirement letter yesterday after he made an impassioned plea to the fiscal court at Tuesday night’s meeting asking for help after he said recent deputy departures have left […]