The Russell County Fiscal Court approved proposed tax rates for three local taxing districts during its regular monthly meeting Monday morning. The court accepted rates for Russell County EMS, the Russell County Public Library and […]

More than 120 boats participated in the 20th annual Lake Cumberland Poker Run presented by State Dock over the weekend. Russell County Tourism Director Danielle Wilson told WJRS NEWS it is nearly impossible to determine […]

A Russell Springs man was airlifted following a two-vehicle collision Sunday afternoon on U.S. 127 North. The collision occurred at approximately 1:22 p.m. at the intersection of Jericho Road and West Kentucky 76. According to […]

Russell County 4-H Shooting Sports members delivered an impressive performance Saturday at the Kentucky 4-H State Shooting Sports Championship. The competition was held September 12 at the Blue Grass Sportsmen’s League in Wilmore and brought […]

Thirteen-year-old Emanuel Yoder was seriously injured Saturday evening when the horse he was riding was struck by a vehicle on KY 80. The accident occurred around 7:30 p.m. in a curve on Goose Creek Hill, […]

Junior Addison Coffey was crowned the 2026 Russell County High School Football Homecoming Queen Friday night during halftime of the Russell County–Belfry football game. Coffey was escorted by Connor Davidson. The Queen’s Court included first […]

A Russell Circuit Court jury has found a Russell Springs man guilty of using electronic means to induce a minor to engage in sexual activity, a Class C felony. Following a two-day trial, the six-man, […]

A Glasgow man was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon on multiple sexual abuse charges stemming from a Russell County investigation. Kentucky State Police arrested 42-year-old Raymond McMillen on a Russell Circuit Court indictment charging him […]

Two Columbia residents were arrested early Thursday morning on drug-related charges in Russell County. According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Devin Blakey arrested 51-year-old Tommy Latch and 52-year-old Susan Rae Livers. Both were […]