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Deputy Phipps remembered for service to others

Wednesday, September 18 by Zac Oakes

Deputy Josh Phipps is being remembered as someone who was always willing to serve the community, no matter the sacrifice. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston spoke to WJRS News and said Phipps was an exceptional […]

Suspect in Monday shooting identified

Wednesday, September 18 by Zac Oakes

The suspect in Monday’s shooting on Bluebird Drive in Russell Springs has been identified. WJRS News has confirmed the suspect has been identified as 41-year-old Joshua Arnold of Russell Springs. Arnold died Monday night in […]

Community prayer service held at Russell Springs City Park

Wednesday, September 18 by Zac Oakes

A community prayer service was held at Russell Springs City Park yesterday evening. The event’s organizer, Jessie Hopper, spoke to WJRS News about how the event came together. Hopper said the prayer service was in […]

Additional counselors at school today as students return to classroom

Wednesday, September 18 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford announced that additional counselors will be placed at Russell County Schools today as students return to the classroom following the tragic death of Deputy Josh Phipps Monday night. Ford […]

Candlelight vigil to be held on Jamestown Square Wednesday in memory of Deputy Phipps

Tuesday, September 17 by Zac Oakes

A candlelight vigil will be held on the Jamestown Square Wednesday evening in memory of the fallen officer, Deputy Josh Phipps. The vigil will take place at the courthouse with the Phipps family and the […]

Flags at half-staff for Deputy Phipps, prayer at the park scheduled for this evening

Tuesday, September 17 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum signed an executive order this morning that all flags be lowered to half-staff through Friday in memory of Deputy Josh Phipps. There will also be a prayer service at […]

KSP releases initial statement on fatal officer-involved shooting in Russell Springs

Tuesday, September 17 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police has released an initial statement about the fatal officer-involved shooting in Russell Springs last night. Below is the statement from KSP. RUSSELL SPRINGS, Ky. (Sept. 17, 2024) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) […]

Ford addresses school safety topic

Tuesday, September 17 by Zac Oakes

After a couple school safety-related incidents occurred last week, Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford spoke about school safety at yesterday’s board of education meeting and said the district has several measures in place to […]

Russell County Schools cancelled today

Tuesday, September 17 by Zac Oakes

There will be no school in Russell County today. This is due to yesterday’s tragic events. All extracurricular events and practices for Russell County High School have also been cancelled. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael […]

Russell Springs man arrested on drug, theft charges

Tuesday, September 17 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on drug and theft charges yesterday. According to reports, 29-year-old Jarad McNay was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, prescription controlled substance not in […]