Dunnville man arrested on multiple charges

Friday, February 28 by Zac Oakes

A Dunnville man was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office on multiple charges last night. 19-year-old Alex Passmore was arrested and charged with assault third degree involving a police officer, resisting arrest, menacing, fleeing […]

Campbellsville Social Security Office reportedly among those set to close

Friday, February 28 by Zac Oakes

A nearby Social Security office could soon close its doors. The newly-created Department of Government Efficiency under the Trump administrations lists the Campbellsville and Hazard Social Security offices among those to be closed. The department […]

KRV beginning welding program to train individuals for area jobs

Thursday, February 27 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Recovery Vocational is set to begin a welding program in the coming months that will help train individuals in their program for welding jobs in the area. KRV Executive Director Jeric DeVore spoke to […]

KY Dept of Revenue temporarily pausing operations

Thursday, February 27 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Department of Revenue has temporarily paused operations due to a change in system. This pause will delay those filing individual tax returns. Refunds are expected to be delayed for at least two weeks […]

Voils says RCIDA is committed to seeing community grow and flourish

Thursday, February 27 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Industrial Development Authority Board Chairman Clint Voils said the IDA is committed to seeing the community grow. WJRS News asked Voils about the IDA’s involvement in trying to bring hotels and retail establishments […]

Columbia woman arrested on identity theft charge

Thursday, February 27 by Zac Oakes

A Columbia woman was arrested in Russell County yesterday on an identity theft charge. 37-year-old Brittany A. Butrum was arrested and charged with theft of identity of another without consent, along with a bench warrant. […]

Indiana man accused of selling gun in Phipps death sentenced to 2.5 years in prison

Wednesday, February 26 by Zac Oakes

An Indiana man accused of selling the gun used in the shooting death of Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Phipps was sentenced in federal court yesterday. 41-year-old Shawn Michael Kays was sentenced to 30 months […]

RC Schools Food Pantry continues to make difference for students, families

Wednesday, February 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Schools Anchor of Hope Food Pantry continues to make a difference for Russell County students and families. Superintendent Michael Ford provided an update on how many individuals have been served through the […]

KY Recovery Vocational helping those with substance use disorder prepare for employment

Wednesday, February 26 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Recovery Vocational in Russell Springs is working to help those with substance use disorder prepare for employment. KRV’s Executive Director Jeric DeVore spoke to WJRS News about the knowledge and experience those in the […]

Voils says groundbreaking on SEED Academy expected later this spring

Wednesday, February 26 by Zac Oakes

A groundbreaking on the SEED Academy Agritech Science Center could be held later this spring. Russell County Industrial Development Authority Board Chair Clint Voils said they are looking at May for a potential groundbreaking. Voils […]

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Dunnville man arrested on multiple charges

KRV beginning welding program to train individuals for area jobs

KY Dept of Revenue temporarily pausing operations

Voils says RCIDA is committed to seeing community grow and flourish

Columbia woman arrested on identity theft charge

Indiana man accused of selling gun in Phipps death sentenced to 2.5 years in prison

RC Schools Food Pantry continues to make difference for students, families

KY Recovery Vocational helping those with substance use disorder prepare for employment

Voils says groundbreaking on SEED Academy expected later this spring

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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