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Russell Springs Police raid smoke and vape shop

Russell Springs Police executed a search warrant at Lucky 7 Smoke & Vape Shop yesterday afternoon. Full details have not yet been released, but WJRS News is told the search warrant was in relation to […]

Deadline to apply for free smoke alarm is nearing

The deadline to apply for a program offering free smoke alarms is drawing near. Local emergency services and the American Red Cross are partnering to offer free smoke alarm to Russell County residents. WJRS News […]

More than a quarter of Russell County adults smoke

A new report released this week shows that more than a quarter of Russell County adults smoke. According to the data, 26 percent of Russell County adults smoke, and neighboring counties fall into a similar […]

Smoke and haze from nearby fires fill local skies

Smoke from nearby wildfires enveloped skies over Russell County and surrounding areas earlier this week, according to officials. A wildfire burning in a remote area of Rockcastle County led to the hazy conditions. Mount Vernon […]

Smoke Detector Installation Program

The Eli Volunteer Fire Department has partnered with the American Red Cross for a smoke detector installation program. Sign-up sheets are available at many churches in the Eli community and at the Eli Country Store. […]