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Columbia Man Arrested in RS on Drug and Other Charges

June 24, 2019 Sean Hammond

Early Monday morning, Russell Springs Police Officer Ethan Pike observed a vehicle with expired registration and conducted a traffic stop. During the investigation, Officer Pike requested assistance by Columbia Police Department Officer Kevin Atwood and […]

Severe Weather Impacted the Area Over the Weekend

June 24, 2019 Sean Hammond

Several severe thunderstorms moved across southern and south-central Kentucky between Friday night and Sunday night, leaving several trees uprooted and many residents without power for a time. Locally, there were reports of trees down in […]

Two RS Men Arrested on Drug Charges

June 24, 2019 Sean Hammond

This past Friday night, a quantity of methamphetamine and numerous narcotics that were allegedly being sold were seized after the search of a residence on Melissa Drive off of Old Sano Rd., according to Russell […]

Lake Cumberland District Board of Health Meets Tuesday

June 24, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Lake Cumberland District Board of Health will be having a second reading of the mandatory Food Employee Certification and will be open to public comment at the Russell County Health Department, which is located […]

Preliminary Unemployment Rates for May

June 24, 2019 Sean Hammond

Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary May 2019 unemployment rate was 4 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, an agency within the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. The unemployment rate for May 2019 was […]

Special Called Meeting Tuesday

June 24, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold a special called meeting on Tuesday at 10:00 am. Some of the items on the agenda include… Open bids for roll off truck – resolution 19-08 ABC vehicle […]

Severe Weather Impacted the Area Friday

June 22, 2019 Sean Hammond

A band of strong thunderstorms moved across much of southern and south central Kentucky last night, leaving several trees uprooted and many residents without power. In Russell county, there were reports of trees down mainly […]

RS Man Arrested on Drug and Other Charges

June 21, 2019 Sean Hammond

Chad A. Davis, age 24, of Russell Springs was arrested after an ID and warrant check by Russell Springs Police Officer Lucas Justice. Justice discovered that Davis had six outstanding warrants during the check. During […]

Motorcycle Accident Occurred this Morning

June 21, 2019 Sean Hammond

A one vehicle accident involving a motorcycle occurred this (Friday) morning on highway 619. The accident occurred at 10:40 am when Josh Wheeler, who was operating a 1996 motorcycle was driving on highway 619 north […]

Jamestown City Council Met Thursday Evening

June 21, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Jamestown City Council met last evening for the regular monthly meeting for June for the city leaders. Jamestown Mayor Nick Shearer spoke to WJRS News following the meeting and shares what took place… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Shearer-6-21-19.mp3

Lakers vs Bowling Green 4th Region Tournament
Russell County vs Bowling Green from the 4th Region Tournament
Fish Fry for ARC Pregnancy Center this Friday
Geraldine Johnson and Brother Rick Neff talk about the ARC Pregnancy Center, and the Fish Fry Fundraiser on Friday, June 2nd.
Lakers vs Warren East 4th Region Tournament
Russell County vs Warren East in First Round of the 4th Region Tournament from Monday, May 22nd
Lakers vs Clinton County
Russell County Laker Baseball vs Clinton County in 16th District Championship game.
Honor Guard Holding Fundraiser on Friday, May 19th
Bill Carroll with the Russell County Honor Guard stops by to talk about the road block the honor guard will have at the 127/80 intersection taking up donations for the local group.