Zoning board passes drug treatment facility issue to city council

Thursday, May 29 by WJRS Staff

Concern over the location of drug treatment facilities and clinics has prompted the Russell Springs Planning and Zoning Committee to request the Russell Springs City Council take immediate and decisive action. In a special called […]

Fiscal court to hold special-called meeting tomorrow

Thursday, May 29 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold a special-called meeting tomorrow. The court will meet at 11 a.m. to discuss some ongoing issues at the transfer station. Issues at the transfer station have led to […]

Eight people indicted by grand jury

Thursday, May 29 by Zac Oakes

Eight people were indicted by a Russell County grand jury this week. Presley Pickard, age 24, of Russell Springs, charged with assault second degree, wanton endangerment first degree, and being a persistent felony offender. Jack […]

RCH still looking forward to expansion despite construction delays

Thursday, May 29 by Zac Oakes

Despite some recent construction delays, Russell County Hospital is continuing to look forward toward its planned expansion and renovation. Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson gave WJRS News a look at recent updates with the […]

Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges

Thursday, May 29 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on drug charges just after midnight. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 35-year-old Alecs Crossland just after midnight. He’s charged with illegal possession of a legend drug, possession of […]

Jamestown Council to meet this evening

Thursday, May 29 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council will meet in special session this evening at 6 p.m. The council is expected to take up items including the first reading of the city’s 25-26 budget, as well as a […]

Russell County Students Eligible for Summer Food Assistance Program

Wednesday, May 28 by Sean Hammond

Russell County students will be among those eligible for the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program. The Summer EBT program provides a one-time benefit of $120 to purchase nutritious food throughout the summer. Children attending schools […]

Two people injured in East 80 wreck

Wednesday, May 28 by Zac Oakes

Two people were injured following a three-vehicle collision on East Highway 80 yesterday afternoon. The accident occurred just before 3:30 yesterday afternoon near the intersection of East 80 and Bolin Road. The Russell County Sheriff’s […]

RCH looking to improve security

Wednesday, May 28 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital is looking at how it could improve security at the local healthcare facility. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said it’s something hospital administration has been looking at for a while and he’s hopeful […]

Jamestown Council to meet in special-called meeting tomorrow

Wednesday, May 28 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council has called a special-called meeting for tomorrow at 6 p.m. The council is expected to take up items including the first reading of the city’s 25-26 budget, as well as a […]

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Zoning board passes drug treatment facility issue to city council

Fiscal court to hold special-called meeting tomorrow

Eight people indicted by grand jury

RCH still looking forward to expansion despite construction delays

Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges

Jamestown Council to meet this evening

Russell County Students Eligible for Summer Food Assistance Program

Two people injured in East 80 wreck

RCH looking to improve security

Jamestown Council to meet in special-called meeting tomorrow

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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