Russell County High School examining move to digital ticketing for athletic events

Wednesday, June 17 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School is examining a potential move to digital ticketing for athletic events. Russell County High School Athletics Director Michael Carpenter said he is interested in seeing the school move to a hybrid […]

Chamber of Commerce holds luncheon at new SEED Academy

Wednesday, June 17 by Zac Oakes

Several members of the local business community had their first look at the new SEED Academy on French Valley Road yesterday. The academy serves as a partnership between the Russell County Industrial Development Authority and […]

Two people transported to hospital following two-vehicle collision on Highway 80 in Adair County Monday

Wednesday, June 17 by Zac Oakes

Two people were transported to the hospital following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 80 in Adair County on Monday. The Adair County Sheriff’s Office said 18-year-old Tianna King of Columbia was operating a 2011 Chevy […]

Russell Springs Fire Department announces fundraising total for this year’s WHAS Crusade for Children

Wednesday, June 17 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Fire Chief Bobby Johnson recently announced the department raised over $8,000 for the annual WHAS Crusade for Children this year. Firefighters and other volunteers were out last weekend collecting donations at the intersection […]

School board approves request for marching band practice area as project nears completion

Tuesday, June 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education met yesterday evening, approving a pair of requests for the marching band practice area. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News about those requests as the […]

Columbia City Council tables data center issue

Tuesday, June 16 by Zac Oakes

The Columbia City Council met in special session yesterday, tabling a recommendation from the city’s planning and zoning commission to implement a moratorium on any construction of a data center within the city limits. The […]

Russell County FFA has strong showing at state competition

Tuesday, June 16 by Zac Oakes

Submitted by Russell County High School FFA Russell County FFA was well represented at this year’s Kentucky State FFA Convention. The Ag Sales team competed in team sales practicum, individual sales, and took a written […]

SEED Academy Unveiling Luncheon is today

Tuesday, June 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly luncheon today at the new SEED Academy located on French Valley Road. The luncheon will serve as an unveiling for the new facility, which will […]

Inmate who escaped from Madison County Detention Center located in Somerset

Monday, June 15 by Zac Oakes

An inmate who escaped last week from the Madison County Detention Center was located at around noon Monday in Somerset. According to Kentucky State Police, 23-year-old Calain Myers was located in Somerset and placed under […]

Spirit of 76 Celebration will feature free concerts by stars, fireworks, golf tournaments, historical and patriotic presentations, a 7.6-mile race, and more on July 3 and 4 near Albany, Kentucky

Monday, June 15 by Zac Oakes

Submitted by Al Cross, Clinton County Community Foundation SEVENTY SIX, Ky. – The 250-year history of the United States of America has been written not only in places like Philadelphia, New York and Washington, but […]

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Russell County High School examining move to digital ticketing for athletic events

Chamber of Commerce holds luncheon at new SEED Academy

Two people transported to hospital following two-vehicle collision on Highway 80 in Adair County Monday

Russell Springs Fire Department announces fundraising total for this year’s WHAS Crusade for Children

School board approves request for marching band practice area as project nears completion

Columbia City Council tables data center issue

Russell County FFA has strong showing at state competition

SEED Academy Unveiling Luncheon is today

Inmate who escaped from Madison County Detention Center located in Somerset

Spirit of 76 Celebration will feature free concerts by stars, fireworks, golf tournaments, historical and patriotic presentations, a 7.6-mile race, and more on July 3 and 4 near Albany, Kentucky

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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