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Russell Springs receives grant from KY League of Cities

Tuesday, February 6 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs recently received a liability grant from the Kentucky League of Cities. The liability grant helped fund playground equipment for the city. These funds provided by the organization enable KLC members […]

Introverts Have Lots to Offer, If We Just Include and Listen

Monday, February 5 by WJRS Staff

By TOMMY DRUEN Rejected and dejected, a 27-year-old Walt Disney found himself on a train departing New York City in February of 1928. His trip had aimed to secure a more favorable contract with Universal […]

Homecoming ceremonies were held Friday night at RCHS

Monday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

Friday night was Basketball Homecoming at Russell County High School. A Homecoming ceremony took place between the girls and boys games during a doubleheader Friday night, with senior Jaterria Coffey being crowned as this year’s […]

Local students receive college academic honors

Monday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

Several local students have received academic honors at various colleges and universities. Daisy Elizabeth Pratt, Hunter Thomas and Grace Ann Watkins were named to the Dean’s List at Morehead State University. Abby Richards was named […]

Dunnville woman arrested on drug charges

Monday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

A Dunnville woman was arrested on drug charges by Kentucky State Police following a traffic stop early Sunday morning. According to reports, 35-year-old Samantha Gosser was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance […]

KY Blood Center in need of ‘B’ blood types

Monday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Blood Center is in need of ‘B’ blood types. The current supply of B+ blood is listed as being in low supply and B- blood is listed as a critical need. These blood […]

Proposed bill would bring significant changes to school boards

Monday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

A proposed bill in the Kentucky Senate would bring significant changes to school boards in Kentucky. Senate Bill 170 would make several changes. Among them would be changing the number of board members for school […]

Latest LCDHD Restaurant and Retail Inspections

Friday, February 2 by Zac Oakes

The following is the latest retail and restaurant inspections report from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. Giovanni’s – 100 percent – OK to open Kroger – 100 percent Lake Country Outdoors Express – 96 […]

Dates for Russell County Jaycees Fair set

Friday, February 2 by Zac Oakes

The dates for the annual Russell County Jaycees Fair have been set. The annual Russell County Fair is scheduled to get underway on Friday, May 31, running for nine days and concluding on Saturday, June […]

KSP to conduct traffic checkpoints in Russell, surrounding counties

Friday, February 2 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area. These checkpoints will be conducted as part of Post 15’s highway safety efforts. Troopers will be checking for violations […]