Pulaski man pleads guilty to 2018 murder
A Pulaski County man has pleaded guilty to a 2018 murder. David Strong entered a plea of guilty in relation to the 2018 murder of 87-year-old Arlie Owens, who was murdered in May 2018. Prosecutors […]
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Russell Springs man flown out following Saturday night wreck
A Russell Springs man was flown out following a single-vehicle wreck on East Highway 80 near the Fonthill intersection. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office said the accident occurred just after 8:30 Saturday night when 53-year-old […]
Russell Springs in the early stages of planning annual Christmas parade
It’s only August, but Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said some local residents have already been asking about the city’s annual Christmas parade, so the city is announcing the theme for this year’s parade. WJRS […]
RCHS athletics will have new coaches this school year
As the 2024-2025 school year is set to begin next week, school officials from across the Russell County School District are preparing for a new school year. WJRS News spoke with Russell County High School […]
Elementary school open houses are tomorrow
Open house events at Jamestown Elementary, Russell Springs Elementary, and Salem Elementary will take place tomorrow. Open house events at the elementary schools will take place from 5-7 p.m. Open house is an opportunity for […]
Fiscal court to meet this morning
The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting this morning. The court is expected to hear from James Jones with the District 8 Transportation Cabinet office, Danielle Wilson with the tourism office, […]
Local authorities make arrests over the weekend
Local authorities made a pair of arrests over the weekend. According to reports, Russell Springs Police arrested 33-year-old Leigh Ann Foley of Russell Springs Friday night on multiple charges. Foley was charged with possession of […]
Fiscal Court to meet Monday
The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday. The court is expected to hear from James Jones with the District 8 Transportation Cabinet office, Danielle Wilson with the tourism office, and […]
Local gas prices on par with neighboring counties
Local gas prices are on par with neighboring counties, according to data from the AAA gas price tracker. The average price of gas in Russell County comes in at $3.21, the same as Clinton County. […]
Pulaski man indicted for murder in deaths of father and uncle
A Lincoln County man was indicted earlier this week for murder in the deaths of his father and uncle. 26-year-old Brandon Alexander Mullins is facing two counts of murder and one count of tampering with […]