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Sheriff’s Office releases May activity report

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office released its activity report for the month of May. The sheriff’s office responded to 490 calls for service, not including office calls or walk-ins last month. Last month, the Russell […]

Russell Springs City Council to meet this evening

The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. Items on the agenda for tonight’s meeting include an executive session to discuss the sale or purchase of land along with an […]

Kevin’s Kids raises more than $105K for local youth

Kevin Williams was in Russell County yesterday, presenting checks from the 10th annual Kevin’s Kids concert, which raised more than $105,000 for local youth. This year’s event raised $105,314 for the Russell County Schools Family […]

Rollover wreck on parkway sends one to hospital

A single-vehicle wreck occurred on the Cumberland Parkway yesterday, sending a man to the hospital. According to various reports, the single-vehicle wreck occurred near mile marker 55 sometime around 3 p.m. on the Cumberland Parkway […]

Ballot position drawings held for city council races

The ballot position drawing for the city council races in the upcoming November general election was held yesterday at the Russell County Courthouse. Eight candidates have filed for six seats on the Russell Springs City […]

School meal kit pickups are today

The weekly summer meal kit pickups will take place today. According to an announcement from the Russell County Schools Nutrition Department, the Russell Springs City Park will no longer serve as a pickup location due […]

Fiscal Court approves ban on medical cannabis operations

The Russell County Fiscal Court officially voted to ban medical cannabis operations within the county at yesterday’s meeting. Judge Executive Randy Marcum spoke to WJRS News about the decision to prohibit medical cannabis operations within […]