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Grocery stores staying busy as winter storm nears

Local grocery stores are staying busy with the winter storm predicted to impact the area this weekend. WJRS News spoke with Bryson Hicks, manager at Priceless Foods in Russell Springs. He said the store has […]

Russell Springs Police had busy December

Russell Springs Police had a busy December to wrap up 2025. Last month, Russell Springs Police officers responded to 467 calls for service and made 28 arrests. Russell Springs Police made 3 alcohol DUI arrests, […]

Sheriff’s Office has busy June

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office was busy during the month of June. Deputies responded to 536 calls for service last month, made 50 arrests, and performed 94 traffic stops. The sheriff’s office also performed 674 […]

Russell Springs Police report busy June

The Russell Springs Police Department responded to 420 calls for service during the month of June. Russell Springs Police Chief Bryan Shepard reported a busy month for the department, with nearly 100 more calls for […]

Russell Springs Fire Department staying busy

The Russell Springs Fire Department has been busy the last few months, with 97 runs reported between April 1, 2025 and July 9, 2025. The fire department reported 36 runs last month requiring service. Russell […]

Busy April for Sheriff’s Office

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office responded to 437 calls for service last month. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston said the department made 38 arrests, responded to 14 domestic calls, and worked 15 traffic accidents, including […]