RCHS Principal says Walters is very deserving of CU teaching award

Wednesday, March 6 by Zac Oakes

Wrapping up our look at Russell County teachers who received this year’s Campbellsville University Excellence in Teaching Awards, today we spoke with Russell County High School Principal Shanna Tarter. Tarter said Russell County High School’s […]

Russell Springs man arrested in Adair County on drug charges

Wednesday, March 6 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested in Adair County on drug charges Monday night. According to reports, 36-year-old Nicholas W. Flatt was arrested and charged with trafficking in more than two grams of methamphetamine and […]

South Kentucky RECC warning of scam calls

Wednesday, March 6 by Zac Oakes

South Kentucky RECC is warning its customers about scam calls that have taken place over the last couple days. The regional electric cooperative sent out a notice on its Facebook page earlier this week, warning […]

Statewide tornado drill taking place this morning

Wednesday, March 6 by Zac Oakes

A statewide tornado drill will be taking place this morning. Those in Russell County will hear the tornado sirens sound at the time of the drill, which is scheduled for 9:07 this morning. The Emergency […]

Administrators, teachers praise Robinson for winning CU teaching award

Tuesday, March 5 by Zac Oakes

Continuing to take a look at Russell County’s winners of the Campbellsville University Excellence in Teaching Awards, WJRS News caught up with Russell County Middle School Assistant Principal Susan Stringer to talk about the middle […]

County approves bid for bridge project in Creelsboro area

Tuesday, March 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved a bid for a bridge project in the Creelsboro area at Friday’s special-called meeting. Judge Executive Randy Marcum spoke to WJRS News about the project. The bid came in […]

Florida woman arrested after reportedly stealing more than $100K from McCreary County Schools

Tuesday, March 5 by Zac Oakes

A Florida woman was arrested after she reportedly posed as a supply company, stealing more than $100,000 from the McCreary County school district. According to Kentucky State Police, the investigation began last August when state […]

Somerset man arrested after reportedly shooting at motorcyclists

Tuesday, March 5 by Zac Oakes

A Somerset man was arrested after he reportedly fired a gun at individuals riding motorcycles. According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, 60-year-old Terry Cook of Somerset was arrested and charged with wanton endangerment first […]

Salem Principal says Penny Lester has made great impact at school

Monday, March 4 by Zac Oakes

Penny Lester was the Elementary recipient for Russell County in this year’s Campbellsville University Excellence in Teaching Awards. Salem Elementary Principal KJ Webb spoke to WJRS News about Lester’s time at the school and the […]

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RCHS Principal says Walters is very deserving of CU teaching award

Russell Springs man arrested in Adair County on drug charges

South Kentucky RECC warning of scam calls

Statewide tornado drill taking place this morning

Administrators, teachers praise Robinson for winning CU teaching award

County approves bid for bridge project in Creelsboro area

Florida woman arrested after reportedly stealing more than $100K from McCreary County Schools

Somerset man arrested after reportedly shooting at motorcyclists

Salem Principal says Penny Lester has made great impact at school

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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