Two arrested in Adair County on drug charges after leaving children unattended in parking lot

Wednesday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

Two people in Adair County were arrested after police say they left children unattended in a parking lot, and were in possession of drugs. Columbia Police say 37-year-old Adrienne Faulkner of Greensburg and 42-year-old Wendell […]

Lady Laker Volleyball completes regular season sweep of district

Wednesday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team completed a regular season sweep of the 16th District on the road at Cumberland County last night, with varsity picking up a 3-0 win over the Lady Panthers. […]

Ford explains how school district uses test scores to improve

Wednesday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

Earlier this month, the Kentucky Department of Education released the results of the end-of-year state assessments from last school year. Last week on local news, we broke down those results for Russell County Schools, but […]

Fiscal court approves additional funds for RC Search & Rescue

Wednesday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

The fiscal court approved additional funds for Russell County Search & Rescue at this week’s meeting. Chris Money with search & rescue appeared before the fiscal court and requested an additional $10,000 from the county. […]

Russell Springs woman arrested after being caught with narcotics during court appearance

Wednesday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was arrested yesterday in Adair County after reportedly being in possession of narcotics during her court appearance. Columbia Police say 38-year-old Mary E. Sears was taken into custody at the Adair […]

Russell Springs man arrested on multiple charges

Wednesday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on multiple charges yesterday, including drug possession, wanton endangerment and fleeing police. According to reports, 53-year-old Robbie L. Brown was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of […]

Russell Springs Police raid smoke and vape shop

Wednesday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Police executed a search warrant at Lucky 7 Smoke & Vape Shop yesterday afternoon. Full details have not yet been released, but WJRS News is told the search warrant was in relation to […]

Polston requests pay increase, hazardous duty retirement for deputies at fiscal court meeting

Tuesday, October 15 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston asked the fiscal court to consider implementing hazardous duty retirement for sheriff’s deputies and consider a pay raise as well. Moving to hazardous duty retirement would increase retirement costs to […]

Scottsville man arrested in Cumberland County for allegedly stabbing another man

Tuesday, October 15 by Zac Oakes

A Scottsville man was arrested in Cumberland County after he allegedly stabbed another man, inflicting life-threatening injuries. According to Kentucky State Police, the incident occurred just after midnight Saturday on Cary Lane in Burkesville when […]

Russell Springs Police responded to more than 400 calls last month

Tuesday, October 15 by Zac Oakes

Last month was busy for the Russell Springs Police Department, as officers responded to more than 400 calls for service. According to the report provided to the Russell Springs City Council, Russell Springs Police officers […]

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Two arrested in Adair County on drug charges after leaving children unattended in parking lot

Lady Laker Volleyball completes regular season sweep of district

Ford explains how school district uses test scores to improve

Fiscal court approves additional funds for RC Search & Rescue

Russell Springs woman arrested after being caught with narcotics during court appearance

Russell Springs man arrested on multiple charges

Russell Springs Police raid smoke and vape shop

Polston requests pay increase, hazardous duty retirement for deputies at fiscal court meeting

Scottsville man arrested in Cumberland County for allegedly stabbing another man

Russell Springs Police responded to more than 400 calls last month

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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