Mt. Olive Solar Project in question
The Mt. Olive Solar Project that was planned to provide solar energy in Russell County now seems to be in question. Over the last several weeks, concerns have been raised about workers contracted to work […]
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Looking at differences between FY 23 and FY 24 county budgets
The Russell County Fiscal Court approved the first reading of its fiscal year 24 budget earlier this month. That budget has received approval by the state local finance officer. A noticeable change between the two […]
RSPD makes arrest Monday night
The Russell Springs Police Department arrested a Willisburg man last night. According to jail records, 33-year-old Marcus Tucker was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance, possession […]
Maynard hearing postponed until tomorrow
A preliminary hearing in the case of a Jamestown man accused of murdering his half-brother is now set to take place Wednesday. Lee Maynard is scheduled to appear in Russell District Court Wednesday at 11 […]
Russell County’s unemployment rate drops in 2022 from year prior
Annual unemployment rates decreased in 102 Kentucky counties in 2022, including in Russell County, increased in 12 counties and stayed the same in six counties, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, an agency within […]
Several SkillsUSA students medal at state conference
Several Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center students medaled at the State SkillsUSA Conference in Louisville over the weekend. Andrew Zinati placed third in Welding I, the team of Eli Russell, Charles Halcomb, and […]
Russell Springs man arrested on drug and other charges
A Russell Springs man was arrested over the weekend on drug and other charges, according to Russell Springs Police. On Sunday, April 23, at approximately 1:42 p.m., Russell Springs Police Department Officer Brenton Llané, conducted […]
Russell County Public Library purchases adjacent property
Russell County Public Library Director Lindsey Westerfield told WJRS News the library has recently purchased nearly 5 acres of property adjacent to the library. The library used funds from the sale of the old library […]
Maynard to appear in court today
A preliminary hearing in the case of a Jamestown man accused of murdering his half-brother is set to take place today. Lee Maynard is scheduled to appear in Russell District Court today at 1 p.m. […]
Wreck involving Adair County school bus prompts investigation
An early Sunday morning head-on collision involving a school bus in neighboring Adair County is being investigated by police. According to the Columbia Police Department, the crash happened early Sunday morning, after 1 a.m. Margaret […]