Month: November 2025

The annual Russell County Jaycees Toys for Tots Radio Auction begins tomorrow. Grant Hadley with the Russell County Jaycees was a guest on Community Conversation on WJRS this week and spoke about the community support […]

A Russell Springs woman was arrested on a felony assault charge last night. 20-year-old Madison McBeath was arrested and charged with assault second degree – domestic violence. McBeath was arrested by Officer Savannah Harlan with […]

A man was indicted by a Russell County grand jury yesterday on charges including rape and unlawful transaction with a minor. Another man was indicted on a charge of arson first degree. Luis Felipe Aparicio […]

Russell County Middle School received a green rating based on scores from last year’s state assessments. Green is the second-highest color rating a school can receive from the state. Russell County Middle School received a […]

Russell County High School’s Kendall Melton had a strong showing recently at the Kentucky state FFA competition. Melton finished 15th overall in the state horse judging competition. Over 100 students from across the state competed […]

We have the latest retail and restaurant inspections report from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. Paula’s at Creelsboro – 100 percent – OK to open Java Springs – 100 percent Snaps Soda Shop – […]

Bethany House in Pulaski County was recently awarded $35,000 for a court advocate position through the Violence Against Women Act. Bethany House is a designated domestic violence shelter serving Russell County and the Lake Cumberland […]