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Russell Springs Police Respond to 556 Calls During August, Make 39 Arrests

Friday, September 11 by WJRS Staff

The Russell Springs Police Department responded to 556 calls for service during August. Police Chief Bryan Shepard released the department’s monthly activity report, which shows officers conducted 169 traffic stops, issued 48 citations and investigated […]

Holly Ballou Crowned 2026 RCMS Football Homecoming Queen

Friday, September 11 by WJRS Staff

Russell County Middle School has crowned its 2026 Football Homecoming Queen. Seventh-grader Holly Ballou received the crown during the homecoming ceremony. She was escorted by Baylor Brumett. Eighth-grader Ava Wilkerson was named first runner-up and […]

Sheldon R. Hadley, 69, of Jamestown

Thursday, September 10 by WJRS Staff

Sheldon R. Hadley, 69, of Jamestown, passed away Thursday, August 27th, at Continue Care Hospital in Corbin, KY. Sheldon was born in Columbia, KY on December 30, 1956, a son of the late Mina (Thomas) […]

Susan Holder, 74, of Russell Springs

Thursday, September 10 by WJRS Staff

Susan Holder, 74, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Born December 28, 1951, in Pulaski County, she was a daughter of the late Arnis […]

School District’s Tax Rates Will Be Set During Called Meeting of School Board Friday Morning

Thursday, September 10 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Board of Education will hold a special called meeting Friday morning (September 11, 2026) to take final action on the school district’s tax rates for the 2026–2027 fiscal year. The meeting is […]

Russell Springs City Council Monthly Meeting Thursday 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 10 by WJRS Staff

The Russell Springs City Council will meet Thursday evening with several items of business on the agenda. Following approval of the previous meeting’s minutes, cash disbursements and financial statements, Mayor Eddie Thomas will make an […]

35 Firefighters Battle Structure Fire for Over Four Hours in Extreme Heat

Thursday, September 10 by WJRS Staff

Thirty-five firefighters from three Russell County fire departments battled a structure fire for more than four-and-a-half hours Wednesday afternoon, while also dealing with dangerous heat conditions. The 911 call was received at approximately 2:30 p.m. […]

Columbia Police Implement New Virtual Reality Training Technology

Wednesday, September 9 by WJRS Staff

The Columbia Police Department has implemented new virtual reality training technology aimed at better preparing officers for high-stress situations. An Axon Global Training master instructor conducted an eight-hour course Monday on the department’s new Axon […]

Food Assistance Available Thursday at Russell County Fairgrounds

Wednesday, September 9 by WJRS Staff

Russell County residents in need of basic food assistance will have an opportunity to receive commodities later this week. Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum and the Russell County Fiscal Court, in conjunction with Feeding America, […]

Jamestown’s Lindsey Brockman Crowned 2026 Mrs. Adair County Fair

Wednesday, September 9 by WJRS Staff

Congratulations to the 2026 Mrs. Adair County Fair winners! This year’s Mrs. Adair County Fair Queen is Lindsey Erin Brockman of Jamestown. Named 1st Runner-Up is MaKayla LaNae Ballenger of Russell Springs. Congratulations to Lindsey […]