Month: October 2025

The City of Russell Springs announced plans to purchase a new fire truck for the city’s fire department at last week’s council meeting, thanks to a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, known as […]

The Laker Band earned top honors in the Barren County Invitational on Saturday. The Lakers finished first place over Washington County, Pulaski County, Metcalfe County, Glasgow, Somerset and others. The Laker Band earned Best Visual, […]

The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet this morning. The court is expected to hear from the Russell Countians Against Industrial Solar group about the proposed solar project in the northern part of the county. […]

Russell Springs Police arrested a Pennsylvania man on multiple charges over the weekend. Police arrested 20-year-old Nickolas Houghtailing late Saturday night. He’s charged with custodial interference, unlawful transaction with a minor – third degree and […]

The first-ever Jeeps are Wild event in Jamestown this weekend raised more than $4,200 to support the annual WJRS Food Drive. This weekend’s event brought several visitors into the county, with several coming from neighboring […]

Russell County Schools are not in session today but the day does serve as a Professional Development Day for local educators. Students return to class from Fall Break tomorrow. Local post offices are closed for […]