Beshear visits Casey County for expansion announcement at Goose Creek Candles

Monday, March 11 by Zac Oakes

Governor Andy Beshear was in neighboring Casey County last week for the groundbreaking of a major expansion at Goose Creek Candles. Goose Creek Candles recently announced a $5 million expansion, which could add 100+ jobs […]

KSP releases more details about local child sex abuse investigation

Friday, March 8 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 has released more details about a child sex abuse investigation that resulted in the arrest of a Russell Springs man this week. State Police say an investigation began when a […]

Local Emergency Services, Red Cross partnering to offer free smoke alarms to RC residents

Friday, March 8 by Zac Oakes

Local emergency services and the American Red Cross are partnering to offer free smoke alarm to Russell County residents. Sign-ups for the smoke alarms will be taking place during the upcoming Storm Spotters Class as […]

RCHS Educators Rising students win medals at state competition

Friday, March 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Educators Rising group attended the state conference this week, with multiple students receiving awards. Anna Gosser received first place in the Educators Rising Moment Junior Varsity. Will Brooks Pratt finished […]

RCHS DECA competes at state

Friday, March 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School DECA club competed in the State Career and Development Conference in Louisville this week. Eight members of the RCHS DECA team finished in the top 3 of their events and […]

Latest LCDHD restaurant/retail inspections

Friday, March 8 by Zac Oakes

The following is the latest retail and restaurant inspections report from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. El Triunfo Mexican Store – 100 percent Lake Cumberland Country Store – 97 percent on food service and […]

Russell Springs man arrested on child sex abuse charge

Thursday, March 7 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on a child sex abuse charge yesterday afternoon. According to reports, 54-year-old David Ray Holderfield was arrested by Kentucky State Police and charged with sexual abuse first degree with […]

Longtime LCCAC board member recognized at state capitol

Thursday, March 7 by Zac Oakes

A longtime board member of the Lake Cumberland Children’s Advocacy Center was recognized at the Kentucky Capitol this week. Ellen Zornes, who has served on the board of the local nonprofit for several years including […]

Commodity distribution is today

Thursday, March 7 by Zac Oakes

Commodities will be distributed in Russell County today. Judge-Executive Randy Marcum and the Russell County Fiscal Court in conjunction with the Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland program, will be giving out commodities at the Russell County […]

Bill aiming for improvements in maternal healthcare

Thursday, March 7 by Zac Oakes

A bill aimed at improving maternal healthcare in Kentucky’s making its way through the state legislature. Keith West has more on what improvements mothers would see in healthcare through this bill. Stay tuned to WJRS […]

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Beshear visits Casey County for expansion announcement at Goose Creek Candles

KSP releases more details about local child sex abuse investigation

Local Emergency Services, Red Cross partnering to offer free smoke alarms to RC residents

RCHS Educators Rising students win medals at state competition

RCHS DECA competes at state

Latest LCDHD restaurant/retail inspections

Russell Springs man arrested on child sex abuse charge

Longtime LCCAC board member recognized at state capitol

Commodity distribution is today

Bill aiming for improvements in maternal healthcare

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

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