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  • [ December 2, 2023 ] RCPL to host Christmas event today WJRS News
  • [ December 1, 2023 ] Lakers to host defending state champions tonight Local Sports
  • [ December 1, 2023 ] Russell County saw slight dip in unemployment in October WJRS News
  • [ December 1, 2023 ] Lady Lakers fall on the road at Boyle County Local Sports
  • [ December 1, 2023 ] Christmas on the Square is tonight, traffic to be closed around square WJRS News
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Community Blood Drive is today

November 30, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Community Blood Drive will take place today at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room. The blood drive will be from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. One donor will win a $100 gift […]

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Shoaf indicted on attempted murder charge

November 29, 2023 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man has been indicted on charges that include criminal attempt to commit murder. A Russell County grand jury met yesterday and indicted 35-year-old Joseph Shoaf of Russell Springs on charges of criminal […]

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Columbia man arrested locally on theft charges

November 29, 2023 Zac Oakes

A Columbia man was arrested locally on multiple theft charges yesterday evening. According to reports, 36-year-old Nathan P. Harden was arrested and charged with theft of a firearm, theft by unlawful taking between $1,000 and […]

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Local gas prices lower than many neighboring counties

November 29, 2023 Zac Oakes

Gas prices in Russell County are lower than many of the neighboring counties. Prices in Russell County average about $2.92 per gallon, according to AAA. That’s lower than prices in Pulaski County, which is hovering […]

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Nearly 400 deer harvested in Russell County

November 29, 2023 Zac Oakes

Nearly 400 deer were harvested in Russell County during the 2023 license year, according to data from the Kentucky Department for Fish and Wildlife. According to the data, 385 deer were harvested in Russell County […]

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Meeting to fill local seat on Fish and Wildlife Commission will be today

November 29, 2023 Zac Oakes

A meeting to nominate local candidates to fill the 9th District seat on the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission will be held this evening at the Hal Rogers Fire Training Center in Somerset. This district […]

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Russell County sees rise in number of children in foster care

November 28, 2023 Zac Oakes

As an ongoing look at data from the Kentucky Kids County Survey, today we take a look at how Russell County performed in a few categories related to children in the foster care system. According […]

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State burning restrictions remain in place through Dec. 15

November 28, 2023 Zac Oakes

While the county lifted its burn ban last week after much-needed rain in the area helped alleviate dry conditions, that didn’t change the restrictions from the state on burning during this time of year. Each […]

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Somerset man facing federal identity theft and fraud charges

November 28, 2023 Zac Oakes

A Somerset man is facing federal charges for computer fraud, identity theft, and more. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 38-year-old Jacob Kipf was indicted on five counts of computer fraud, three counts of aggravated […]

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KSP investigating officer-involved shooting after police cruiser stolen in Greensburg

November 28, 2023 Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting after a police cruiser was stolen in Greensburg Sunday night. According to Kentucky State Police Post 15, the shooting occurred at around 7:15 Sunday night on Creason […]

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Obituaries

  • Jeanette Bottom Wolford, age 88, of Russell Springs
    December 1, 2023
  • Donna Mann, age 68, of Russell Springs
    November 26, 2023
  • Elizabeth Lorena Little, age 86, of Russell Springs
    November 26, 2023
  • Martha Ann Bernard, age 83, formerly of Russell County
    November 25, 2023
  • Gladna Coffey Isaacs, age 88, Formerly of Russell Springs
    November 24, 2023

Recent Podcasts

  • All Things Russell 12-1

    Jeff and Tony talk about the various Christmas related events in Russell County

  • Lady Lakers vs Boyle County

    Russell County Lady Lakers vs Boyle County from Thursday, November 30th.

  • Chris Ramsey with City of Russell Springs Stops By

    Russell Springs City Clerk Chris Ramsey comes in to talk about the Russell Springs Christmas Parade and how that went, and other upcoming events.

  • Journey to the Manger Program

    Brianne Hadley talks about the Journey to the Manger Program this weekend at the Lights at the Park in Russell Springs.

  • Christmas on the Square is this Friday

    Marisa Ramsey along with a couple folks with busuinesses on the square in Jamestown promote this Friday's Christmas on the Square.

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