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Russell County voter turnout over 50 percent

Voter turnout in Russell County for the 2022 primary election topped 50 percent. Based off several vote tabulation sheets provided to WJRS, we calculated voter turnout to be approximately 50.9 percent during the primary election. […]

Russell Springs woman arrested in Adair County

A Russell Springs woman was arrested in Adair County Tuesday night by Columbia Police. Nicolette A. Hare, age 30, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, promoting contraband first degree, and public intoxication of […]

County receives recycling grant award

The Russell County Fiscal Court has received a $11,200 recycling grant award. Governor Andy Beshear and Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Goodman made the announcement this week, and Russell County’s is among 71 statewide […]

32 Russell County students named to Dean’s List at LWC

Thirty-two Russell County students were named to the Dean’s List at Lindsey Wilson College. Those students were: Aquinna Allen Juliah Bault Steven Best Chelsea Blair Chloe Bradley Taylor Brown Ethan Collins Adriannah Davis Summer Edmonds […]

Today is Election Day in Russell County

Today is Election Day in Russell County. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and voters from across the county can vote at one of 3 locations in the county, regardless of […]