Local gas prices continue downward trend
Local gas prices continue to fall, with the average price of gasoline falling below $4 per gallon for the first time in several weeks. According to the AAA gas price tracker, the average price of […]
Year: 2022
Three Russell County residents arrested in Casey County following traffic stop
Three Russell County residents were arrested in Casey County last week following a traffic stop, according to the Casey County Sheriff’s Office. The traffic stop occurred on Highway 127 last week, according to the sheriff’s […]
RSPD investigating child abuse case
The Russell Springs Police Department is investigating a case of child abuse following a welfare check at a mobile home earlier this week. According to police, officers Matt Parrish and Jeremie West were dispatched to […]
Legislators discuss security of state’s voting process
The accuracy and security of the state’s voting process was the topic of discussion in Frankfort this week. Here’s Keith West with details for WJRS NEWS…
Cumberland County man dies in wreck on I-165
A native of neighboring Cumberland County was one of two people killed in a crash on I-165 on Tuesday afternoon, according to Kentucky State Police. Angel Perez, 38, of Louisville, was driving a 2007 International […]
Helen Ann Grider-Brumley, age 82, of Russell Springs
Helen Ann Grider-Brumley, of Russell Springs, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. She was 82 years of age. Born April 13, 1940, in Russell County, she was a daughter of […]
Travis Miller named new RCMS assistant principal
Russell County Middle School has a new assistant principal as Travis Miller has been hired to take on the role. Miller spoke to WJRS NEWS about accepting the position… Miller previously served as a teacher […]
Chamber of commerce gathers for July meeting
The Russell County Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday for their monthly meeting, hearing about shame and empathy in the workplace from a Cumberland Family Medical licensed clinical social worker who works with the Healthy Kids […]
Well-known area artist passes away
A well-known area artist has passed away. Fred Thrasher, a Clinton County native, passed away Tuesday according to members of the Thrasher family. Fred was known around the Lake Cumberland area for his paintings, many […]
RSPD arrests two on child abuse charges
The Russell Springs Police Department arrested two Russell Springs residents on charges of child abuse. According to jail records, 28-year-old Darren Michael Jones and 27-year-old Dakota Jones were arrested early Tuesday morning. The arresting officer […]