Mock accident at RCHS is today
Local first responders will be conducting a mock accident at the high school this morning to warn students about the dangers of drinking and driving, and distracted driving. The mock accident is set to take […]
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H.M. Bottom to be recognized at National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Former Russell Springs Fire Chief and Russell County Emergency Management Director H.M. Bottom will be recognized at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial this weekend. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) will host the 43rd National Fallen […]
Williams grateful for community’s support for Kevin’s Kids
Yesterday on local news, we reported that this year’s Kevin’s Kids concert brought in more than $95,000 to support Russell County children through the local family resource and youth services centers. WJRS News caught up […]
Man arrested in Columbia for indecent exposure in judicial center parking lot
A man was arrested in Columbia yesterday on drug possession and indecent exposure charges in the parking lot of the Adair County Judicial Center. According to reports, the incident occurred yesterday morning and resulted in […]
Former Russell County Clerk receives clean audit report
Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts Allison Ball recently released the results of the office’s audit of the 2022 financial statement of former Russell County Clerk Sue Popplewell Brockman. This audit showed no instances of noncompliance […]
Kevin’s Kids Concert raises more than $95,000 for local youth
The 10th Kevin’s Kids Concert was a major success once again this year, with more than $95,000 raised to provide support for Russell County children. Near the conclusion of Saturday night’s concert, which was held […]
Lexington man dies in weekend boating accident
A weekend boating accident on Lake Cumberland claimed the life of a Lexington man. According to reports, 36-year-old Anthony J. Williams of Lexington died as a result of injuries sustained in the accident. Russell County […]
Monticello man dead following fatal accident ; couple arrested for burglarizing his home
A Monticello man was killed following a fatal accident on West Highway 92 Saturday night, and a couple was arrested for reportedly burglarizing his home just hours after the accident. Reports are that 59-year-old Lawrence […]
Lawsuit filed in death of Somerset-Pulaski EMT
A lawsuit has been filed in the death of an EMT with Somerset-Pulaski County EMS. According to court documents, the lawsuit was filed by the family of Chastian Tyler McWhorter, a Clinton County native who […]
Local gas prices lower than most neighboring counties
Gas prices in Russell County remain lower than most of its neighboring counties. According to AAA’s gas price tracker, the average price of gas in Russell County sits at $3.30. That’s on par with Adair […]