Month: November 2025

The Russell Springs City Council gave final approval last night to an ordinance that will allow side-by-sides and other special-purpose vehicles to be operated on city streets. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas told WJRS News […]

With the federal government shutdown coming to an end, Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery has returned to normal operations. The hatchery, located next to Wolf Creek Dam, is now open to the public after the […]

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved $5,000 in funding for the Russell County Soil Conservation District’s Dead Animal Removal program at its recent meeting. Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum provided more details. According to […]

A third candidate has filed to run for Magistrate in District 4 next year. Robert Curtis Coppage filed his paperwork yesterday. Coppage joins incumbent Steve Richardson and Bobby Dan Williams as candidates for magistrate in […]

Russell County Tourism was recognized last week at the Kentucky Travel Industry Association conference. Tourism Director Danielle Wilson and assistant Crystal Popplewell were recognized for their collaborative work with other area tourism agencies for the […]

A Columbia man was arrested early yesterday morning after reportedly attempting to stab a woman. According to Columbia Police, 34-year-old Fidel Gomez was arrested and charged with burglary second degree, wanton endangerment first degree, and […]

The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The council will have a second reading and vote on an ordinance to allow special-purpose vehicles to be operated on city streets. […]