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RC School Board Met Monday Evening

A few employees of the Russell County school system were honored last night by the Russell County Education Association during the school board meeting.   Superintendent Michael Ford explains…  The school calendar for next school year, […]

Two RC Residents Indicted in Adair County Thursday

Neil Bloyd, of Russell Springs, charged with 2 counts. Count 1- Possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree 1st offense, methamphetamine. Count 2- Possession of drug paraphernalia Sarah Elizabeth Cox, of Russell Springs, charged with […]

RC Man Drowns after Boating Mishap Wednesday

 According to reports, Paul E. Wooldridge, age 77, of Russell Springs died Wednesday afternoon when his small fishing boat capsized near Wolf Creek Dam.   Reports are that Wooldridge was fishing near the dam when his […]

RC Man in Custody on Drug Charges

According to reports, 25-year-old Jeramie Graham of Russell Springs was arrested shortly before noon on Saturday, charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, first-degree first offense, methamphetamine. Graham was also charged with being a persistent […]

RC Man in Jail after being Charged with Drug Offenses

According to information obtained by WJRS News, 31-year-old Justus Ramsey of Jamestown was arrested Thursday afternoon and charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, first-degree first offense, methamphetamine. Ramsey was lodged in the Russell County […]

RC Man Injured in One Vehicle Accident Friday

According to reports, the accident occurred when Trevor Smith, 46, of Russell Springs, was operating a 1994 Toyota truck. Smith was apparently entering the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway in the eastbound lane when he […]

RC Fiscal Court Meets this Evening

WELCOME, PLEDGE & OPENING PRAYER MINUTES  PAY BILLS  DETENTION CENTER REPORT SHERIFF’S REPORT TREASURER’S MONTHLY SETTLEMENT REPORT & AE TRANSFERS 2nd READING BUDGET AMENDMENT 19-08 TRANSFER $18,549.43 FROM GRANTS TO GENERAL FOR VOCA & SAFE […]