Month: March 2024

The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session today. The board will meet at noon in the room above the pool at the Russell County ANC. The board has several items on […]

A proposed bill in the Kentucky House of Representatives aims to crack down on teen vaping. The bill, House Bill 11, would create a statewide database of retailers who sell tobacco and vaping products so […]

A Russell County man was arrested in Adair County early Sunday morning on charges that include assault and alcohol intoxication. According to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, 34-year-old Brandon Pennington of Russell County was arrested […]

The Eli Fire Department was called out early Friday morning to a fire at Cumberland Condos, formerly known as Alligator Inn off Highway 76. Eli Fire Chief Marty Kazsuk told WJRS News crews were called […]

The Russell County FFA Chapter competed in the Lake Cumberland Regional FFA contests at Campbellsville University last week. Members competed against the chapter winners from the 13 schools in the region. Students finishing in the […]

The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting this morning. The court is expected to hear a resolution regarding election equipment along with an agreement with the Russell County Rescue Squad. The […]

Governor Andy Beshear was in neighboring Casey County last week for the groundbreaking of a major expansion at Goose Creek Candles. Goose Creek Candles recently announced a $5 million expansion, which could add 100+ jobs […]