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Work continues on RCH expansion project

Work is continuing on the Russell County Hospital expansion project. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said the footers were recently poured, which opens the door for some more notable changes happening within the next several weeks. […]

KSP searching for escaped inmate in Casey County

Kentucky State Police are searching for an escaped inmate in the area of the Casey County Schools Bus Garage on Kentucky 70 in Liberty. Troopers say 35-year-old Brandon Earles escaped while on a work detail. […]

Grand jury indicts 24 individuals

24 individuals were indicted by a Russell County grand jury this week. Those indicted include the following: Tarawyona N. Martin, age 33 of Russell Springs, and Twyona M. Owens, age 50 of Columbia, charged with […]

Columbia Police Charge Three with Criminal Abuse

Three people are facing criminal abuse charges following an investigation by the Columbia Police Department into the alleged mistreatment of four children. Chief Evan Burton told WJRS NEWS officers responded around 11:45 Tuesday morning to […]

Community blood drive is today

The Russell County Community Blood Drive is today. The blood drive takes place today from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room. The Kentucky Blood Center says donations tend to […]