Kentucky sports betting bill jumps first hurdle in Frankfort
A House Bill being discussed in Frankfort, if passed, would legalize sports wagering in Kentucky. Charles Baglan has this update from the state capitol…
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Commodities distributed today
This morning, Judge-Executive Randy Marcum and the Russell County Fiscal Court, in conjunction with the Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland program, will be distributing commodities at Veterans Fairgrounds in Russell Springs. Distribution begins at 11 a.m. […]
Two Russell Springs residents indicted in Adair County
Two Russell Springs residents were indicted by an Adair County grand jury last week. Bruce C. Thompson of Russell Springs was indicted on charges of driving on a DUI-suspended license third or more offense, no/expired […]
Russell Springs man arrested on assault charge
A Russell Springs man was arrested Tuesday morning by Kentucky State Police. According to jail records, 51-year-old Shane Alan Williams was arrested and charged with assault first degree. Williams was arrested by Trooper Lucas Justice […]
SKRECC continuing to make progress on power outages
South Kentucky RECC is continuing to make progress on power outages in the area, although some Russell County residents are now on their 6th day without power. Mutual aid crews from states such as Georgia, […]
Local man arrested on burglary, other charges
A Russell Springs man was arrested earlier this week in neighboring Adair County on a complaint warrant for burglary and other charges, according to jail records. James Todd Becker, 39, was arrested on Monday by […]
School attendance numbers continue to improve as homes get power back
As power continues to come back on around the county, school attendance numbers improved as well on Tuesday to 92.34 percent, according to Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford, who said he was pleased with […]
House bill seeks support for religious freedom in public schools
In Frankfort, House Bill 547 seeks support for religious freedom in public schools for school personnel. Charles Baglan files this report from the state capitol for WJRS NEWS…
Commodities to be distributed Thursday
Tomorrow, Thursday, March 9th, Judge-Executive Randy Marcum and the Russell County Fiscal Court, in conjunction with the Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland program, will be distributing commodities at Veterans Fairgrounds in Russell Springs. Distribution begins at […]
Somerset’s LC Air Show postponed until 2024 due to airport work
Neighboring Pulaski County’s popular Lake Cumberland Air Show will not take place this year, but will return again in 2024, according to a report in the Somerset Commonwealth Journal. The show brought in more than […]