Russell County Schools served nearly 130 thousand meals this summer

Wednesday, August 14 by Zac Oakes

It’s been a busy summer for the Russell County Schools nutrition staff. Jessica Holt, the district’s director of school nutrition, spoke to WJRS News about the summer meal program the district operates. Holt said district […]

Transportation Cabinet working to make sure 127 project doesn’t cause more traffic problems as school starts

Wednesday, August 14 by Zac Oakes

Highway 127 through Russell Springs is a heavily traveled road, and even more so during the school year. With a major project ongoing on Highway 127 and the first day of school just one week […]

KSP releases details from weekend fatal accident in Millerfield community

Wednesday, August 14 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 released details last night about the fatal lawnmower vs truck accident that occurred on Saturday. According to state police, the collision occurred Saturday just before 4 p.m. when a truck […]

Lamb appointed to ambulance board

Wednesday, August 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Ambulance Board will soon have a new member. Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum announced he was appointing Patti Lamb as the newest member of the local board. Lamb is set to […]

Three arrested in Pulaski shooting case

Wednesday, August 14 by Zac Oakes

Three people have been arrested in a shooting case in neighboring Pulaski County. According to reports out of Pulaski County, 49-year-old Asa J. Simpson and 24-year-old Christian L. Helton, both of Somerset, along with 20-year-old […]

Somerset man arrested on drug charge

Wednesday, August 14 by Zac Oakes

A Somerset man was arrested on a drug charge by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office yesterday afternoon. According to reports, 54-year-old Victor Strong of Somerset was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine. Strong was […]

Truck vs lawnmower crash claims life of Adair man

Tuesday, August 13 by Zac Oakes

An Adair County man was killed as the result of a truck vs lawn mower collision Saturday afternoon in the Millerfield area of Adair County. Reports are 78-year-old Ralph Grider was operating a lawn mower […]

Hale provides update on Russell Springs 127 project

Tuesday, August 13 by Zac Oakes

As work has been ongoing on Highway 127 in Russell Springs, District 8 Transportation Cabinet spokesperson Amber Hale said crews have done a lot of work on the project. Hale spoke to WJRS News about […]

Carpenter says new year, new facilities bring excitement for RC Athletics

Tuesday, August 13 by Zac Oakes

The new school year brings a lot of excitement and opportunities for many. For Russell County High School Athletics Director Michael Carpenter, the new year, along with the new facilities for athletics, brings a lot […]

Fiscal court approves county tax rate to stay the same

Tuesday, August 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved the county’s tax rate at yesterday’s meeting with magistrates voting to keep the county’s tax rate the same. The county tax rate was approved at 6.5 cents per $100 […]

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Russell County Schools served nearly 130 thousand meals this summer

Transportation Cabinet working to make sure 127 project doesn’t cause more traffic problems as school starts

KSP releases details from weekend fatal accident in Millerfield community

Lamb appointed to ambulance board

Three arrested in Pulaski shooting case

Somerset man arrested on drug charge

Truck vs lawnmower crash claims life of Adair man

Hale provides update on Russell Springs 127 project

Carpenter says new year, new facilities bring excitement for RC Athletics

Fiscal court approves county tax rate to stay the same

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Obituaries

Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown