Sheriff’s Office responded to more than 500 calls last month

Wednesday, September 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office responded to 518 calls for service last month, according to the department’s August activity report. The department responded to 12 domestic calls and performed 126 traffic stops. Sheriff’s deputies responded […]

Pair of arrests made in Clinton County

Wednesday, September 17 by Zac Oakes

A pair of arrests were made in Clinton County yesterday. Authorities in Clinton County arrested 19-year-old Bryson Cross and charged him with burglary second degree and theft by unlawful taking. Also arrested was 41-year-old Chad […]

KSP Investigating Murder in McCreary County

Tuesday, September 16 by Sean Hammond

Kentucky State Police is investigating a murder that occurred in McCreary County late last week. 36-year-old Damian A. Poole of Monument, Colorado, was reported missing, prompting an investigation by the McCreary County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies […]

Signage for Deputy Sheriff Joshua Phipps Memorial Highway unveiled

Tuesday, September 16 by Zac Oakes

A special ceremony was held at the Russell County Courthouse yesterday morning, unveiling the new signs that will be placed on Highway 127 recognizing the highway as the Deputy Sheriff Joshua Phipps Memorial Highway. Two […]

Man arrested following three-vehicle collision in Adair County

Tuesday, September 16 by Zac Oakes

A man was arrested following a three-vehicle collision in Adair County on Sunday. The Adair County Sheriff’s Office said 35-year-old Aaron Wilkerson from Adair County was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under […]

Russell Springs water tower painting project slated to begin tomorrow

Tuesday, September 16 by Zac Oakes

Crews are set to begin working on the water tower on Highway 76 near Webbs Crossroads as early as tomorrow. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said crews will be painting the water tower as recommended […]

Russell Springs woman arrested on drug charges

Tuesday, September 16 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was arrested on multiple drug charges last night. 49-year-old Tonya McBeath was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, prescription controlled substance not in the proper container, illegal possession of a […]

Kentucky State Police arrests five people for cultivating, trafficking marijuana

Monday, September 15 by Zac Oakes

Four Russell Springs residents and one Florida man were arrested yesterday in connection with an alleged marijuana cultivation and trafficking operation yesterday. The individuals were identified as: 27-year-old Alejandro Hernandez of Russell Springs 52-year-old Jorge […]

Mayor says Main Street electric work key for downtown growth

Monday, September 15 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas announced that the electric project on Main Street has been completed. Thomas told WJRS News the electric project opens up new opportunities on Main Street, particularly during the Christmas season […]

Memorial Highway Dedication for Deputy Joshua Phipps set for today

Monday, September 15 by Zac Oakes

A ceremony to officially dedicate U.S. Highway 127 in Russell County in memory of fallen sheriff’s deputy Joshua Phipps is set to take place today. The ceremony is scheduled to take place at 11 o’clock […]

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Sheriff’s Office responded to more than 500 calls last month

Pair of arrests made in Clinton County

KSP Investigating Murder in McCreary County

Signage for Deputy Sheriff Joshua Phipps Memorial Highway unveiled

Man arrested following three-vehicle collision in Adair County

Russell Springs water tower painting project slated to begin tomorrow

Russell Springs woman arrested on drug charges

Kentucky State Police arrests five people for cultivating, trafficking marijuana

Mayor says Main Street electric work key for downtown growth

Memorial Highway Dedication for Deputy Joshua Phipps set for today

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Obituaries

Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown