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Three-vehicle wreck in Columbia results in man being airlifted

Wednesday, March 13 by Zac Oakes

A three-vehicle wreck in Columbia resulted in a man being airlifted to a Louisville hospital. According to reports, the wreck occurred just inside the city limits on North Highway 55 just before 4:45 Monday afternoon. […]

Russell County Search and Rescue saves dog stuck on bluff over the weekend

Tuesday, March 12 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Search and Rescue was able to save a dog stranded on a shelf of a 170-foot bluff over the weekend. Crews were called out just after 3 a.m. Saturday to the Indian Cave […]

Fiscal court approves bid for new courthouse roof

Tuesday, March 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved a bid for a new roof at the Russell County Courthouse at yesterday’s meeting. Judge Executive Randy Marcum spoke to WJRS News about the project. The fiscal court approved […]

School board to meet in special session today

Tuesday, March 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session today. The board will meet at noon in the room above the pool at the Russell County ANC. The board has several items on […]

Proposed bill aims to crack down on teen vaping

Tuesday, March 12 by Zac Oakes

A proposed bill in the Kentucky House of Representatives aims to crack down on teen vaping. The bill, House Bill 11, would create a statewide database of retailers who sell tobacco and vaping products so […]

Russell County man arrested in Adair County on assault, other charges

Tuesday, March 12 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County man was arrested in Adair County early Sunday morning on charges that include assault and alcohol intoxication. According to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, 34-year-old Brandon Pennington of Russell County was arrested […]

Eli, Russell Springs Fire Departments battle at Cumberland Condos

Monday, March 11 by Zac Oakes

The Eli Fire Department was called out early Friday morning to a fire at Cumberland Condos, formerly known as Alligator Inn off Highway 76. Eli Fire Chief Marty Kazsuk told WJRS News crews were called […]

Road work project set to begin in two weeks

Monday, March 11 by Zac Oakes

A major road project in Russell County is set to begin in two weeks. The transportation cabinet has placed signs in Russell Springs indicating the recently announced project is set to begin on Monday, March […]

Russell County FFA has strong showing at regional competition

Monday, March 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County FFA Chapter competed in the Lake Cumberland Regional FFA contests at Campbellsville University last week. Members competed against the chapter winners from the 13 schools in the region. Students finishing in the […]

Fiscal Court to meet this morning

Monday, March 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting this morning. The court is expected to hear a resolution regarding election equipment along with an agreement with the Russell County Rescue Squad. The […]