Month: August 2025

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston has announced he intends to run for a third term as sheriff. Polston made the announcement on Community Conversation on WJRS this week. Polston was first elected sheriff in 2018 […]

The Irvin Schoolhouse is a finalist for the Beautify the Bluegrass Governor’s Award. The annual award is presented by Kentucky Living, Kentucky Electric Cooperatives and the Kentucky Governor’s Office. Beautify the Bluegrass honors exceptional projects […]

Two local entities decreased their property tax rate at Monday’s fiscal court meeting. The fiscal court approved the compensating rate for county property taxes at the meeting, which slightly lowers the county’s property tax rate. […]

Parents and guardians of Russell County students received some paperwork either at open house or on the first day of school. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said it’s important that parents get that paperwork […]

Earlier this week at the Russell County Fiscal Court meeting, the court voted to have County Attorney Kevin Shearer draft an ordinance that would transition the Russell County Sheriff’s Office to a fee pool system. […]

A plea agreement has been reached with a Russell Springs man charged with rape, incest, and other charges. An agreement was entered in Russell Circuit Court this week between the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office and 55-year-old […]

The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular meeting this evening. The city is expected to recognize former mayor and Kentucky Education Association President Joel Wolford with the city’s Anchor Award. Also on the […]

The 21st annual Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival is set to get underway this weekend. The festival is held annually during the third weekend of August at the KOA campground in the Eli community. Each year, […]