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County Attorney Kevin Shearer discusses helping those with needs in the justice system

Friday, November 15 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Attorney Kevin Shearer was on Community Conversations on WJRS yesterday to discuss the work his office does. Shearer said there are several programs and initiatives that are in the works right now that […]

One suspect in burglary case arrested in Franklin County

Thursday, November 14 by Zac Oakes

One of the suspects local law enforcement has been searching for in a recent burglary case in the Esto community was arrested in Franklin County this afternoon. 40-year-old Nicole Edwards was arrested this afternoon on […]

KSP arrests three in Cumberland County drug trafficking investigation

Thursday, November 14 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police made three arrests from a drug trafficking investigation in neighboring Cumberland County this morning. State Police say 31-year-old Amber Melton, 47-year-old Jamie Stern, and 31-year-old Wesley Smith, all of Burkesville, were arrested […]

Local gas prices remain lower than state, national average

Thursday, November 14 by Zac Oakes

Local gas prices remain lower than state average. The average price of gas in Russell County, according to AAA, comes in at $2.71 although prices have trended upward to $2.75 this week. The state average […]

RCHS cell phone policy has cut down on behavior issues

Thursday, November 14 by Zac Oakes

The new cell phone policy at Russell County High School implemented this year has cut down on behavior issues, according to principal Shanna Tarter. The policy requires students to turn in their cell phone when […]

McClure arson trial continues today

Thursday, November 14 by Zac Oakes

The trial of a Jamestown man accused of arson continues today. The trial of 65-year-old Nathan McClure of Jamestown on charges of arson and criminal mischief got underway yesterday in Russell Circuit Court and continues […]

Search continues for suspects in burglary case

Thursday, November 14 by Zac Oakes

Law enforcement officers are continuing the search for two suspects involved in a recent burglary near the Esto community. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office told WJRS News they are following up on leads provided to […]

Russell Springs City Council to meet this evening

Thursday, November 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council will meet this evening with just a few action items on the agenda. The council will hold the first reading of an amendment to the fireworks & fire prevention ordinance […]

Sheriff’s office searching for suspects in burglary case

Wednesday, November 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two suspects in a recent burglary case. The sheriff’s office said they are looking for 38-year-old Ricky Franklin and 40-year-old Nicole Edwards in connection with the burglary. […]

RCHS Principal says school phone policy has been good for students and teachers

Wednesday, November 13 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday on local news, we reported how Kentucky lawmakers are considering a statewide policy on cell phones in schools. Some schools have already implemented policies, like Russell County High School. Principal Shanna Tarter said the […]