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You can apply online now to be a KSP Trooper

Thursday, May 4 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky State Police is now accepting applications from Kentuckians interested in joining the law enforcement agency. Individuals accepted to join Cadet Class 104, which is slated to begin in January 2024, will earn $65,000 […]

Commodity distribution is today at fairgrounds

Thursday, May 4 by Derek Aaron

The monthly commodity distribution is happening today at the Russell County Fairgrounds. Commodities will be given out beginning between 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., until all commodities are passed out. Attendees are asked to enter […]

Carolina Solar says Mt. Olive Project is “in development”

Wednesday, May 3 by Zac Oakes

As an update to a story we brought to you on local news last week regarding the solar project in the Mount Olive community of Russell County, WJRS News spoke with Carolina Solar CEO Carson […]

Flood damage project timeframe extended below Wolf Creek Dam

Wednesday, May 3 by Derek Aaron

A flood damage rehabilitation project below Wolf Creek Dam that was initially supposed to be completed this spring has now been pushed back, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Corps officials now say […]

In-person, absentee voting set to begin today

Wednesday, May 3 by Zac Oakes

In-person, excused absentee voting for the May Primary Election is set to begin today. Voting for those with a valid absentee excuse will be available beginning today through next Wednesday, May 10. In-person absentee voting […]

Three escape injury following 2-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon

Wednesday, May 3 by Derek Aaron

A non-injury two-vehicle crash on U.S. 127 in front of Russell County High School snarled-up traffic just before school was to let out for the day on Tuesday, according to Russell Springs Police Assistant Chief […]

Thursday is the monthly commodity distribution

Wednesday, May 3 by Derek Aaron

Thursday is the monthly commodity distribution at the Russell County Fairgrounds. Commodities will be given out beginning between 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. until all commodities are passed out. Attendees are asked to enter the […]

Russell County reports just 3 new COVID cases; Wayne Co. highest in region with 25

Wednesday, May 3 by Derek Aaron

There were three new COVID-19 cases in Russell County this week, a decrease of one from last week’s total of four, according to the Kentucky Department for Public Health. Looking at other counties in the […]

Wildlife officials release trout in Russell, Wayne counties

Wednesday, May 3 by Derek Aaron

Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery staff with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife personnel this week stocked Rainbow trout in the Cumberland River in both Russell and Wayne […]

Russell Springs Fire Dept. work mobile home fire early Tuesday

Tuesday, May 2 by Derek Aaron

Just before 5 a.m. this morning, the Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department responded to a mobile home fire on Decatur Road, containing the fire after approximately two hours, according to Fire Chief Bobby Johnson. No […]