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First National Bank Warns Customers About Phone Scam

First National Bank of Russell Springs is warning customers about scammers who are spoofing local bank phone numbers in an effort to steal personal and financial information. Bank officials say caller ID can be faked, […]

KSP Post 15 warning of phone scam

Kentucky State Police Post 15 is warning the public about a phone scam taking place. There have been reports of people receiving phone calls from someone falsely claiming to be Trooper Jonathan Houk and other […]

State lawmakers considering school cell phone policy

State lawmakers are considering enacting a statewide policy for cell phones in schools. Lawmakers heard from well-known researchers and school administrators during a meeting of the interim recently to discuss the impact of cell phones […]

Health Department warning of phone scam

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is warning area residents about a potential phone scam. The health department said they have reports of people receiving calls from someone posing as a representative of the health […]

RCHS implementing new cell phone, smart device policy

Russell County High School will be implementing a new cell phone policy beginning with the upcoming school year. WJRS News was at the site-based meeting yesterday and spoke to Russell County High School Principal Shanna […]

Sheriff’s Office warning of phone scam

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a phone scam going around where a caller is posing as a member of the sheriff’s department. According to Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston, a woman received […]