Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston presented his department’s September activity report during Monday morning’s Fiscal Court meeting. In his report, Sheriff Polston also recognized four deputies whose DUI enforcement efforts resulted in a combined 77 […]

The Russell County Detention Center averaged 86 inmates a day during September, according to a report presented by Jailer Bobby Dunbar at Monday morning’s Fiscal Court meeting. Dunbar reported revenue of approximately $40,712 dollars for […]

Representatives of the Mt. Olive Creek Solar project say they have taken several steps to improve roadway safety following complaints about trucks traveling to and from the construction site. Solly Van Meter with ENGIE North […]

Russell County Hospital officials say the response to the recently opened Glow Pharm Med Spa has been overwhelming, with interest coming from Russell and surrounding counties. WJRS NEWS spoke with the hospital’s Chief Operating Officer, […]

** full story now available in seperate headline story on lakercountry.com ** ROADWAY SAFETY CONCERNS: Representatives from the Mt. Olive solar farm project told the Russell County Fiscal Court Monday morning they’ve taken steps to […]

The Russell County High School Site-Based Decision Making Council will hold a special called meeting Tuesday, October 13th, at 3 p.m. The meeting will take place in the school’s Library Conference Room. The agenda includes […]

A Liberty woman faces two felony charges after allegedly cutting a man’s face with a kitchen knife Friday night at a Russell Springs church. Russell County Deputy Sheriff Matt Parrish arrested Yolanda Mendez Gutierrez, 42, […]