Russell Springs man indicted on charges from July boat accident

Wednesday, September 25 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was indicted on multiple charges by a Russell County grand jury yesterday, with the charges stemming from a boat accident that took place on Lake Cumberland over the summer. 38-year-old Jason […]

Russell Springs preparing for Trunk or Treat on Main Street

Wednesday, September 25 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs is preparing to host one of its major events, the annual Trunk or Treat on Main Street. WJRS News spoke to Mayor Eddie Thomas about this year’s event. Mayor Thomas […]

Russell Springs woman charged with promoting contraband

Wednesday, September 25 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman is charged with promoting contraband in neighboring Adair County. According to jail records, 33-year-old Kelsey Lynn Sullivan was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail yesterday on charges of promoting contraband. […]

Lambert elected Chief Justice of KY Supreme Court

Wednesday, September 25 by Zac Oakes

Debra Hembree Lambert, who represents a 25-county area including Russell County on the Kentucky Supreme Court, was recently elected Chief Justice of the state supreme court by her fellow justices. Chief Justice-elect Lambert will serve […]

KSP releases updated statement on last week’s officer-involved shooting

Tuesday, September 24 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police has released an updated statement on last week’s officer-involved shooting. State Police say Trooper Jake Smith attempted a traffic stop on 41-year-old Joshua George Arnold of Russell Springs just before 5:30 on […]

School board approves purchase of new buses

Tuesday, September 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved the purchase of two new school buses at its most recent meeting. WJRS News caught up with Superintendent Michael Ford to talk about the new buses and the […]

Russell Springs Council holds first reading on tax ordinance

Tuesday, September 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council met in special session yesterday morning, with the city’s tax rates as one of the main agenda items. Mayor Eddie Thomas said the city is still working on some numbers, […]

Jamestown gives green light to medical cannabis ordinance

Tuesday, September 24 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council approved the city’s medical cannabis ordinance at its most recent meeting. Near the end of last week’s council meeting, council member Dwight Richards brought up the topic and said he felt […]

Two taken to hospital following Monday morning collision at parkway ramp

Monday, September 23 by Zac Oakes

Two people were taken to Russell County Hospital for treatment of injuries following a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 127 and the Cumberland Parkway Monday morning. Russell Springs Police say the collision occurred […]

Laker Band named champions at Barren County Invitational

Monday, September 23 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Band was named Grand Champions this weekend at the Barren County Invitational. In Saturday night’s finals, the Laker Band was awarded Best Overall Music, Best Overall Visual, Best Overall Effect, and Best Overall […]

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Russell Springs man indicted on charges from July boat accident

Russell Springs preparing for Trunk or Treat on Main Street

Russell Springs woman charged with promoting contraband

Lambert elected Chief Justice of KY Supreme Court

KSP releases updated statement on last week’s officer-involved shooting

School board approves purchase of new buses

Russell Springs Council holds first reading on tax ordinance

Jamestown gives green light to medical cannabis ordinance

Two taken to hospital following Monday morning collision at parkway ramp

Laker Band named champions at Barren County Invitational

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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