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Flooding causes school closures; high water in Liberty

Flooding in Russell and surrounding counties has resulted in schools being closed today. In-person classes in Russell, Adair, Clinton, and Cumberland counties were cancelled today due to flooding. In Russell County, today is not an […]

Local boil water advisories still in effect

Two local boil water advisories remain in effect. A boil water advisory is in effect for North Highway 127, starting at Dickerson Ridge Road and extending to the Casey County line. This is due to […]

Work begins on Russell Springs water pump project

Work has begun on the Russell Springs water pump project. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas gave WJRS News an update on the work, noting the city was fortunate to receive grant funding for the project. […]

Boil water advisory remains in effect

A boil water advisory remains in effect for some residents in Russell Springs. The boil water advisory is in effect starting from 2198 Lakeway Drive down to Short Street, including all of Short Street and […]

Boil water advisory issued for Baldett Drive

Due to a water main being hit, a boil water advisory is in effect for residents of Baldett Drive in Russell Springs. The boil water advisory is in effect until further notice. Please boil water […]

Jamestown water tank project nearly complete

Mayor Regena Hinton told council members at last night’s meeting the city is nearing the completion of its water tank project that has been in the works for a little over two years. The new […]

Boil Water Advisory in Jamestown

A boil water advisory is in effect for the City of Jamestown. This includes Fox Point Road and Woolen Mill Road. This advisory will stay in effect until further notice. While this advisory is in […]

Boil water advisory lifted

*** This boil water advisory was lifted as of 11 a.m. Wednesday. *** A boil water advisory remains in effect for several Russell Springs water customers. The advisory is in effect for West Highway 80 […]