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Russell County NexGen Civics Club wins national award

Russell County’s NexGen Civics Club is earning national recognition. The club, which includes 20 local high school students, recently won a national award for Civic Education and Public Information from the National Association of Counties. […]

Russell County Hospital has new security officer

Russell County Hospital has its new security officer. After a lengthy search, Johnny Dial of Columbia has been hired to serve as a security officer as part of the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and stationed […]

Boil Water Advisories issued in Jamestown

*These advisories were lifted Wednesday morning.   Two different boil water advisories have been issued in Jamestown. A boil water advisory has been issued for Cowan Road and Marcum Road in Jamestown. Another boil water […]

Thomas talks Russell Springs water project

Work is continuing on a major water project in Russell Springs. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas was recently a guest on Community Conversation on WJRS where he spoke about the project. Thomas is asking residents […]

Fishing tournament officially begins today

The 17th annual High School Fishing World Finals & National Championship officially gets underway today. Around 500 anglers and thousands of spectators are expected to make their way into Russell County this week for one […]