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Russell Springs woman arrested on multiple charges

Tuesday, October 17 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was arrested on multiple charges yesterday. According to reports, 31-year-old Lindsey Barnett was arrested on charges of criminal mischief third degree, fleeing or evading police on foot, resisting arrest, and shoplifting. […]

Russell Springs preparing for halloween festivities

Tuesday, October 17 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs is preparing for its annual Trick or Treat on Main Street event. Mayor Eddie Thomas spoke to WJRS News about the event and said he hopes to see a big […]

Progress being made on science lab renovations at RCHS

Tuesday, October 17 by Zac Oakes

In a short meeting yesterday, Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford told school board members progress is being made on a renovation of science labs and classrooms at Russell County High School. Afterward, we caught […]

Russell Springs Police release September report

Tuesday, October 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department released its monthly activity report for the month of September. The department reported two DUI arrests and five other alcohol-related arrests. Russell Springs Police performed 103 traffic stops with 65 […]

Russell County Schools Food Pantry has made great impact

Monday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

A partnership between Feeding America Kentucky Heartland and the Russell County School District has paid great dividends for students and families in Russell County. The partnership involves a food pantry that is available for students […]

Laker Football falls to Wayne County on the road

Monday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team fell to Wayne County on the road last Friday, falling to 1-8 on the season and ending the chance of a berth in the playoffs. The Lakers fell 44-23 to the […]

Russell Springs tax rates staying the same or going down

Monday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs held the first reading of its tax rate ordinance at last week’s city council meeting. The city is waiting for some feedback from the Kentucky Department for Local Government about […]

Laker Band takes first place at Barren County contest

Monday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Band took first place at the Barren County Marching Invitational over the weekend. The Lakers also took the awards in Best Overall Music and Best Overall Effect. The Laker Band will compete next […]

School board to meet this evening

Monday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The board will meet at 5 p.m. at the Russell County ANC. We’ll have more from the meeting on tomorrow’s local […]

Russell Springs man arrested over the weekend

Monday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested over the weekend by Russell Springs Police. Nathaniel McElroy, age 20, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and alcohol intoxication in a public place. McElroy was arrested […]