High school and middle school open houses on Monday

Saturday, August 12 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School and middle school will host open house events on Monday. Open House at Russell County Middle School will be from 4-6 p.m. Monday. The high school open house will be from […]

Fiscal court to meet Monday

Saturday, August 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court is expected to discuss the county’s tax rate at Monday’s regular meeting. The court is also expected to open bids for the upcoming construction project on the courthouse steps. The […]

Salem Elementary a finalist for $100,000 playground equipment grant

Saturday, August 12 by Zac Oakes

Salem Elementary is a finalist for a $100,000 grant that would provide new playground equipment for the school. The winner is determined by voting and you can cast your vote daily here. The contest is […]

Shepard named new Russell Springs Police Chief

Friday, August 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department has a new chief, but he’s no stranger to the department. Bryan Shepard, who has served as the interim chief the last several months, was unanimously approved by the city […]

Fire causes extensive damage at Sunset Dock on Dale Hollow Lake

Friday, August 11 by Zac Oakes

A popular boat dock on nearby Dale Hollow Lake caught fire late Thursday afternoon and received major damage. According to reports provided to WJRS Local News, the fire began at Sunset Dock when a houseboat […]

Columbia Police arrest two Russell Springs residents

Friday, August 11 by Zac Oakes

Two Russell Springs residents were arrested in Columbia at the Family Dollar Wednesday evening. According to Columbia Police, 41-year-old Kathleen Hahn was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine. James […]

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High school and middle school open houses on Monday

Fiscal court to meet Monday

Salem Elementary a finalist for $100,000 playground equipment grant

Shepard named new Russell Springs Police Chief

Fire causes extensive damage at Sunset Dock on Dale Hollow Lake

Columbia Police arrest two Russell Springs residents

Governor proposes second pay increase for KSP troopers, increased funds for local law enforcement

KSP says no foul play suspected in child’s death

Russell Springs expected to nominate new police chief this evening

Russell County Schools launching new food service program

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Obituaries

Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown