Community blood drive is tomorrow
The Russell County Community Blood Drive will take place tomorrow. The blood drive will be tomorrow from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. One donor will win a $100 gift card sponsored by McDonald’s of Russell […]
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Missing Adair teen found
A missing Adair County teenager has been located. According to Kentucky State Police, 13-year-old Crystal Vertrees has been located. Vertrees was reported missing around Sept. 29. No other details are available from Kentucky State Police.
Russell Springs aiming for spring opening of splash pad
A splash pad at the Russell Springs City Park has been in the works for a while, and Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said it is getting closer to being built. Thomas spoke to WJRS […]
RSPD arrests two after threats made involving gun
Two men were arrested after Russell Springs Police were called to a residence Sunday night where one man reportedly threatened another with a gun. According to reports, 21-year-old Austin Johnson and 28-year-old Jordan Wheat were […]
Russell County Search & Rescue assists with recovery of human remains in Garrard County
Russell County Search & Rescue was called out on Sunday to assist with a search operation in Garrard County. After searching over rugged terrain by multiple agencies in the Tom Dorman State Nature Preserve, two […]
Somerset woman sentenced to 10 years for neglecting her mother
A Somerset woman was sentenced to 10 years after pleading guilty to charges that she neglected her mother, leading to her death. 48-year-old Abra McDonald was sentenced in Pulaski Circuit Court last week on charges […]
Today is last day to request an absentee ballot
The online portal to request an absentee ballot for the upcoming November general election is tonight. Registered voters have until 11:59 p.m. tonight to request an absentee ballot through the online portal. Voters can request […]
Russell County Landmark Could Soon Be on National Register of Historic Places
A Russell County landmark is one of 12 Kentucky sites being considered for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The Russell County property is known to locals and historians as the H.M. Smith […]
Laker Band wins regional competition
The Laker Band took first place in Regional competition at Madison Southern High School over the weekend. It was the fourth time in program history the band took first place in regional competition. The Lakers […]
Russell Springs approves tax rates
The City of Russell Springs approved its tax rates for the fiscal year at a special-called meeting Friday morning. The city council approved a decrease on real property and personal property taxes for city residents, […]