Russell County Search and Rescue members tabbed by state officials to survey damage in Eastern KY

Monday, March 3 by Zac Oakes

Four Russell County Search and Rescue members were selected by the State Emergency Operations Center to assess flood damage in Eastern Kentucky. Chris Money, Abigail Money, Lance Coffey, and Jonathan Llane were chosen to be […]

Jamestown woman arrested for receiving stolen property

Monday, March 3 by Zac Oakes

A Jamestown woman was arrested for receiving stolen property over the weekend. 41-year-old Samantha J. Hatfield of Jamestown was arrested and charged with receiving stolen property. Hatfield was arrested by Russell Springs Police Officer Kendall […]

Death investigation underway in Taylor County after body found outside burning car

Monday, March 3 by Zac Oakes

A death investigation is underway in nearby Taylor County after law enforcement officers discovered a body laying near a burned car. Kentucky State Police was called to the scene on Gaddis Ridge Road just before […]

Russell Springs man arrested on multiple charges

Monday, March 3 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on multiple charges early Saturday morning. 44-year-old Christopher Fortenberry was arrested and charged with possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, trafficking in marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, […]

Superintendent Ford addresses citizen concerns about federal funds

Monday, March 3 by Zac Oakes

At the most recent board of education meeting, a citizen raised concerns about what would happen if federal funds for public schools were cut. Superintendent Michael Ford said he didn’t believe federal funds would be […]

KRV instructors have knowledge, passion for what they do

Saturday, March 1 by Zac Oakes

Today, we wrap up our series on Kentucky Recovery Vocational and its efforts to address substance use and workforce issues. WJRS News spoke to KRV Executive Director Jeric DeVore about KRV’s instructors and the role […]

Columbia woman arrested for complicity to murder regarding death of Deputy Phipps

Friday, February 28 by Zac Oakes

Update from Kentucky State Police (11:23 a.m. 2-28-25): The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Critical Incident Response Team continues to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Sept. 16, 2024, in Russell County. On Feb. 27, […]

State house bill would eliminate NTI in schools; Ford says NTI has positives

Friday, February 28 by Zac Oakes

A bill in the state legislature would eliminate non-traditional instruction days. School districts receive 10 NTI days per school year. These NTI days can be used in cases of inclement weather or widespread illness in […]

Pioneer Poetry contest set to get underway in March

Friday, February 28 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Bicentennial celebration is set to continue next month. March will be the launch of the Pioneer Poetry and Prose Contest. Russell County Public Library is organizing the event. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield […]

KRV removes barriers with rides to work for clients

Friday, February 28 by Zac Oakes

One of the major barriers for employment for those with substance use disorder is transportation. Kentucky Recovery Vocational tackles that problem by providing transportation to its clients. KRV Executive Director Jeric DeVore spoke to WJRS […]

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Russell County Search and Rescue members tabbed by state officials to survey damage in Eastern KY

Jamestown woman arrested for receiving stolen property

Death investigation underway in Taylor County after body found outside burning car

Russell Springs man arrested on multiple charges

Superintendent Ford addresses citizen concerns about federal funds

KRV instructors have knowledge, passion for what they do

Columbia woman arrested for complicity to murder regarding death of Deputy Phipps

State house bill would eliminate NTI in schools; Ford says NTI has positives

Pioneer Poetry contest set to get underway in March

KRV removes barriers with rides to work for clients

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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