Month: August 2023

Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson spoke to WJRS News about the success of the recent community lab draws. Thompson said the hospital had a great turnout for the event and he’s heard a lot […]

A Russell County man is facing a murder charge after a collision early Tuesday morning that left another man dead. According to reports out of Louisville, 18-year-old Nathaniel Martinez was charged with murder, wanton endangerment, […]

High temperatures continue this week with temperatures expected to be above 90 degrees again with heat index values likely rising above 100. The National Weather Service has placed Russell County under a hazardous weather outlook […]

The Russell County community blood drive is next week. The drive will be held next Thursday in the South Kentucky RECC Community Room from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. One donor will win a $100 […]

A Jamestown woman was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office late Tuesday night. According to jail records, 33-year-old Sheena Jackson was arrested and charged with reckless driving, wanton endangerment first degree, and operating a […]

The Adair County Fiscal Court approved a half-percent payroll tax at a meeting earlier this week. The issue of a payroll tax has been a contentious issue in the neighboring county for a while now, […]