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Russell Springs man arrested late last night on multiple charges

Monday, January 6 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested late last night on multiple charges. 22-year-old Josia Mendoza was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, leaving the scene of an accident, […]

Russell Springs woman arrested following trespassing call

Monday, January 6 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was arrested Saturday afternoon after a call came into dispatch of a woman trespassing at a property on Melissa Drive off Old Sano Road. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office said 51-year-old […]

January Bicentennial Event coming up

Saturday, January 4 by Zac Oakes

The first event celebrating Russell County’s Bicentennial this year is coming up. Susan Melton from the Russell County Judge Executive’s Office shared a few details with WJRS. The event will take place at the Russell […]

Comer says he’s interested in running for governor

Friday, January 3 by Zac Oakes

We’re still two years away from the next election for Kentucky’s Governor, but Representative James Comer is already taking a look at running for the state’s highest office. Comer represents 35 counties in the U.S. […]

New deputy joins sheriff’s office

Friday, January 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office has a new deputy. Deputy Chris Tweedy has joined the sheriff’s office. Tweedy has experience working in other surrounding counties. He’s worked for the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, Adair County […]

Barber receives Governor’s Impaired Driving Enforcement Award

Friday, January 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Barber was one of the recipients of the Governor’s Impaired Driving Enforcement Awards. Barber was recognized at a ceremony in Lexington with hundreds of officers from across the state. Barber […]

Two Russell County residents indicted in Adair County

Friday, January 3 by Zac Oakes

Two Russell County residents have been indicted in Adair County. An Adair County grand jury indicted 28-year-old Allison Jo Stargel, who has addresses listed in both Jamestown and Columbia, on a charge of possession of […]

Area could see winter weather this weekend

Friday, January 3 by Zac Oakes

WJRS is continuing to track a potential winter storm that could impact the area Sunday into Monday. Current models indicate much of the winter weather will remain north of Russell County, but that is subject […]

New vaping law now in effect

Thursday, January 2 by Zac Oakes

Local vaping stores and those around the state now face new regulations from a law passed during last year’s legislative session. House Bill 11 only allows the sale of FDA approved vape products, significantly limiting […]

Jamestown Fire Dept called out on New Year’s Day

Thursday, January 2 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Fire Department was called to a fire at a home on Esto Road yesterday afternoon. Jamestown Fire Chief Jeff Landers said fire crews were called out at around 3:30 yesterday after Landers noticed […]