Fiscal court to consider tabling time zone change petition

Monday, March 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. According to Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum, he plans to suggest that the court table the discussion of moving to the […]

City Council recognizes Public Works Director Terry Russell

Monday, March 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council recognized Public Works Director Terry Russell on his upcoming retirement at last week’s council meeting. Mayor Eddie Thomas said the city will miss Russell after more than 28 years of […]

Russell Springs Police releases February report

Monday, March 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department released its monthly report for the month of February. The police department performed 61 traffic stops and issued 50 traffic citations, including 6 speeding citations. The department worked 21 traffic […]

Legislators have until Thursday to send bills to governor’s desk

Monday, March 13 by Derek Aaron

Time is winding down for legislators during the current “short session” in Frankfort. Charles Baglan files this look at last week’s activity for WJRS NEWS…

Several LC area counties receive agriculture loans for various programs

Monday, March 13 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation recently approved loans for several neighboring and nearby counties in the Lake Cumberland area. Loans approved include $250,000 for the Agricultural Infrastructure Loan Program in Adair County and $250,000 for […]

Holt resigns from city council, Mann approved as replacement

Friday, March 10 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs City Councilman Tommy Holt announced his resignation from his seat on the city council through a letter presented at last night’s city council meeting. Holt’s resignation is effective immediately. Councilwoman Sherry Bottom-Daniel nominated […]

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Fiscal court to consider tabling time zone change petition

City Council recognizes Public Works Director Terry Russell

Russell Springs Police releases February report

Legislators have until Thursday to send bills to governor’s desk

Several LC area counties receive agriculture loans for various programs

Holt resigns from city council, Mann approved as replacement

With power back on, LC State Park reopens Friday

Three years since COVID-19 first confirmed in KY

Be prepared to ‘spring forward’ this weekend

Legislators debating how much marijuana impairs a person

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Obituaries

Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown