KSP arrests Russell Springs man on drug charges

Monday, December 23 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police arrested a Russell Springs man on drug charges Saturday evening. 46-year-old Jason L. Popplewell was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled […]

Tennessee man charged in Adair crash that resulted in child death

Sunday, December 22 by Zac Oakes

A Tennessee man faces charges including vehicular homicide after police say he was allegedly found to be intoxicated following a fatal collision on the Columbia Bypass Saturday afternoon. State Police say the collision occurred at […]

Local gas prices remain lower than some neighboring counties

Saturday, December 21 by Zac Oakes

Local gas prices remain lower than some neighboring counties. The average price of gas in Russell County comes in at $2.71, according to AAA, which remains significantly lower than some neighboring counties. Pulaski County has […]

Dunnville man taken to hospital following motorcycle vs car collision

Friday, December 20 by Zac Oakes

One person was sent to the hospital after a motorcycle collided with a car at the intersection of Highway 127 and French Valley Road yesterday. Russell Springs Police say the collision occurred a little after […]

Today is last day to enter Jamestown Christmas decorating contest

Friday, December 20 by Zac Oakes

Today is the last day to register for the City of Jamestown’s annual Christmas by Grace Decorating Contest. Mayor Regena Hinton gave WJRS News all the details about the contest following last night’s city council […]

Fiscal court to hold special-called meeting tomorrow

Friday, December 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold a special-called meeting this morning at 11 a.m. The court is expected to transfer American Rescue Plan funds for renovations to the county’s dispatch center and discuss a […]

Free toy giveaway happening at fairgrounds Monday

Friday, December 20 by Zac Oakes

Families in Russell County are eligible to participate in a free toy giveaway happening Monday at the fairgrounds. The giveaway will take place beginning at 8 a.m. and will last until 10:30 or until all […]

School board approves next year’s school calendar

Thursday, December 19 by Zac Oakes

We’re almost halfway through the current school year, but the Russell County Board of Education is already thinking about next school year. The board approved the 2025-2026 school calendar at this week’s meeting. The full […]

Russell Springs police responded to more than 325 calls last month

Thursday, December 19 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Police responded to more than 325 calls for service last month. The department released its November activity report, with 328 calls for service and 31 arrests made last month. That includes two DUI […]

Chamber partnering with food pantry for event tomorrow

Thursday, December 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce is partnering with God’s Food Pantry to provide food for those in need at Christmas. Chamber President Brittany Stephens gave WJRS News details of how the Chamber is involved. […]

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KSP arrests Russell Springs man on drug charges

Tennessee man charged in Adair crash that resulted in child death

Local gas prices remain lower than some neighboring counties

Dunnville man taken to hospital following motorcycle vs car collision

Today is last day to enter Jamestown Christmas decorating contest

Fiscal court to hold special-called meeting tomorrow

Free toy giveaway happening at fairgrounds Monday

School board approves next year’s school calendar

Russell Springs police responded to more than 325 calls last month

Chamber partnering with food pantry for event tomorrow

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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