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Free Dump Day is today

Today is Free Dump Day at the Russell County Landfill off Bernard Ridge. Free Dump Day will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is for Russell County residents only. No tires or paint […]

RCH Board to meet this afternoon

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors meets today at 4 p.m. in the hospital’s conference room for their regular monthly meeting. We’ll have details from today’s meeting later this week on local news.

Chamber of commerce meets today at noon at ANC

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce meets today at noon at the Russell County Schools ANC for their regular monthly meeting. Russell County Middle School Principal Wayne Ackerman is scheduled to be today’s guest speaker. […]

Tourist commission to hold monthly meeting Wednesday

The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission’s board of directors will meet tomorrow, Wednesday, April 19th at 12:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the tourism office’s board room. The tourism office is located between KFC […]

‘Kevin’s Kids’ concert brings in over $81,000

The ‘Kevin’s Kids’ benefit concert brought in more than $81,000 in donations this past Saturday night for the children of Russell County through the Russell County School District’s family resource and youth service centers. Gaither […]

Hardee’s reportedly planning to open in August

The Hardee’s restaurant that is being built along Highway 127 near Russell County Middle School is reportedly planning to open in August. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas spoke to WJRS News and said city officials […]

Local 911 dispatcher passes away

A Russell County E-911 dispatcher passed away over the weekend. Valerie Baker passed away Sunday morning at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital after a medical incident Thursday night. Baker worked as a dispatcher in Russell County […]

School board to meet tonight

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight. The meeting will be at 5 p.m. in Room 114 of the Russell County ANC. The board is expected to discuss an […]

Russell Springs PD releases monthly report

The Russell Springs Police Department has released its monthly report for March. During the month, the department reported 2 alcohol DUI arrests and 5 warrant service arrests. Russell Springs Police also reported 104 traffic stops […]