Severe Weather Possible Tonight and Friday
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Nine indicted by grand jury
Nine individuals were indicted by a Russell County grand jury Tuesday. Those indicted included the following: Christopher Stephens, age 40 of Russell Springs, charged with possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. Brittany Holt, […]
Hospital board to proceed with approximate $2.5 million cyber security upgrade
With cyber security more important than ever for local hospitals, the board of directors at Russell County Hospital voted to go ahead with a $2.5 million cyber security upgrade during their regular monthly meeting on […]
Six new cars stolen from Somerset dealership
In neighboring Pulaski County, six brand-new Dodge Challenger Hellcats, which are valued at around $95,000 each, were reportedly stolen from a Don Franklin dealership early yesterday morning. The thefts reportedly occurred at around 2 a.m. […]
Schools to be closed for Election Day, causing calendar changes
Russell County Schools will be closed on Election Day in May, as schools will be used for polling places in the May general election this year, as well as two elections in 2024. Superintendent Michael […]
Teacher misconduct bill on the move in Frankfort
Legislators in Frankfort are discussing new measures regarding teacher misconduct that would protect both the student as well as due process. Charles Baglan files this report for WJRS NEWS…
22 new COVID cases in Russell Co. this week
The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 22 new COVID cases in Russell County this week, an increase from last week’s total of 14. Looking at other counties in the Lake Cumberland District, Taylor County […]
KSP warns of ongoing phone scam
The Kentucky State Police is notifying citizens that there are phone call scams circulating claiming to be the agency. State police say they will never ask the public for financial information. Law enforcement agencies will […]
Statewide tornado drill is this morning
A statewide tornado drill begins at 9:07 a.m. central time this morning, according to the National Weather Service in Louisville. Officials say the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alert System will not be activated […]
School board approves major HVAC renovation at Salem Elementary
The Russell County Board of Education approved a major renovation to the HVAC system at Salem Elementary at last night’s board meeting. The project, which will total more than $400,000, is going to be paid […]