Adair County Schools say Friday morning lockdown was due to false report of student with weapon

Friday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

Adair County Schools were placed on lockdown Friday morning. According to Adair County Schools Superintendent Jason Faulkner, the lockdown stemmed from a report from a student at the high school saying another student had a […]

Clinton County man facing 22 years following child rape conviction

Friday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

A Clinton County man is facing even more prison time after being found guilty of raping an 11-year-old girl. 40-year-old Christopher Thrasher of Albany was found guilty in Cumberland Circuit Court on the rape charge, […]

Flashing yellow traffic lights installed in Russell Springs

Friday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

Drivers will soon encounter a new type of traffic signal at three intersections along U.S. 127 in Russell Springs. The new lights include a flashing yellow arrow, which indicates that drivers can proceed with caution […]

Adair students taken into custody for threats that closed school

Friday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

Students in Adair County were taken into custody and charged after posting a threatening message on Snapchat earlier this week that resulted in classes being called off for two days. Adair County Schools Superintendent Jason […]

Sheriff’s Office releases monthly report

Friday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office responded to more than 500 911 calls last month. That’s according to the latest monthly activity report from the sheriff’s office. Last month, the sheriff’s office made 45 arrests, performed […]

Oakes talks upcoming fall programs at extension office

Friday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent Jonathan Oakes said the extension office has a lot going on during the fall months. As fall gets closer, Oakes spoke to WJRS News about the different […]

County attorney, local officers speak to students about making threats

Thursday, September 12 by Zac Oakes

With a rash of recent threatening messages against schools in the area, Russell County Attorney Kevin Shearer and local law enforcement officers made stops at Russell County Middle School and Russell County High School Wednesday […]

Russell Springs man arrested after reportedly threatening hospital employees

Thursday, September 12 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested Tuesday night after he reportedly made threats against Russell County Hospital and hospital employees. Trooper Cody Ford with Kentucky State Police Post 15 served a warrant at around 10 […]

Update on Wayne County murder arrest

Thursday, September 12 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 11 has released details about a fatal shooting that took place in Wayne County Tuesday morning. According to state police, 66-year-old Willard Ray Upchurch was arrested by troopers and charged with […]

Stolen firearm found by farmer part of ongoing investigation

Thursday, September 12 by Zac Oakes

A farmer working in a corn field Wednesday morning reportedly found a stolen firearm, which is part of an investigation being conducted by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the stolen […]

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Adair County Schools say Friday morning lockdown was due to false report of student with weapon

Clinton County man facing 22 years following child rape conviction

Flashing yellow traffic lights installed in Russell Springs

Adair students taken into custody for threats that closed school

Sheriff’s Office releases monthly report

Oakes talks upcoming fall programs at extension office

County attorney, local officers speak to students about making threats

Russell Springs man arrested after reportedly threatening hospital employees

Update on Wayne County murder arrest

Stolen firearm found by farmer part of ongoing investigation

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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