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Local arrests made over the weekend

Local authorities report several arrests over the weekend. On Friday night, two Russell County residents were arrested on possession of meth charges after a traffic stop on Tutt Street in Columbia.  Steven Huff, age 41, […]

Duo Broadband to remove local channel next week

As Duo Broadband continues to prepare for the ending of its television service at the end of 2024, the company is reminding customers that the local channel, which airs WJRS Radio, will be removed from […]

35 local students named to Dean’s List at SCC

35 local students were named to the Dean’s List at Somerset Community College for the Spring 2024 semester. Those local students receiving this academic honor were: Xavier Antle Mia Best Stefanie Blevins Natalie Bomar Matthew […]

Local fire departments respond to house fire

Local fire crews responded yesterday afternoon to a house fire on Hughes Road. Details are still unknown, but the Jamestown Fire Department was initially called out to the fire at a brick house on Hughes […]

Kevin’s Kids raises more than $105K for local youth

Kevin Williams was in Russell County yesterday, presenting checks from the 10th annual Kevin’s Kids concert, which raised more than $105,000 for local youth. This year’s event raised $105,314 for the Russell County Schools Family […]