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Mayor says feedback on park improvements has been great

Thursday, September 21 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said he’s been hearing a lot of good things about some recent improvements made at the City Park. Thomas spoke to WJRS News and said the turf at the little […]

Russell Springs Police release August activity report

Thursday, September 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department has released its monthly activity report for the month of August. Last month, the department reported 3 alcohol DUI arrests and 5 drug DUI arrests. Russell Springs Police performed 85 […]

Jamestown City Council to meet this evening

Thursday, September 21 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. at City Hall. We’ll have more from the meeting on tomorrow’s local news.

Federal government planning to reopen site to order free at-home COVID tests

Thursday, September 21 by Zac Oakes

The federal government is planning to reopen the site that allows Americans to order up to four free at-home COVID tests per household. Orders can be placed at COVIDTests.gov starting Monday, and the tests will […]

Ford gives update on work at athletic complex

Wednesday, September 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education received an update on work at the athletic complex at this week’s board meeting. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News a recap of the work being […]

Russell Springs Fire Dept. receives new equipment with help of grant funds

Wednesday, September 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department has received some new equipment with the help of grant funds. A 5 percent FEMA grant and another 50 percent grant have helped purchase much-needed equipment for the department. […]

Body found at Somerset car lot identified

Wednesday, September 20 by Zac Oakes

Authorities in Pulaski County have identified a body found at a car lot last week. According to the Pulaski County Coroner’s Office, the body was identified as 39-year-old Kristina Baldridge. Baldridge’s body was found last […]

Adair man arrested following violent altercation at Sheriff’s Office

Wednesday, September 20 by Zac Oakes

An Adair County man was arrested after a reported violent altercation at the Adair County sheriff’s office. According to the Adair Community Voice, 49-year-old Chris Wheeler was arrested on three counts of assault third degree, […]

Fish Hatchery to host senior fishing derby next week

Wednesday, September 20 by Zac Oakes

Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery will host its annual Catch A Smile Senior Fishing Derby next Tuesday. The event will be from 9 a.m. to noon with registration beginning at 8. This is a free […]

Laker Band competes at Boyle County competition

Tuesday, September 19 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Band competed at the Boyle County Rebel Showdown, finishing third overall in Class AAA. Russell County finished behind Estill County and Taylor County in the competition. Russell County received Best Percussion and Russell […]