Circuit Court Cases Rescheduled

Wednesday, January 17 by WJRS Staff

Persons scheduled to appear in Russell Circuit Court yesterday are now being asked to appear tomorrow, Thursday, January 18th. Circuit Court was cancelled Tuesday due to inclimate weather. According to court officials, persons scheduled […]

Bill would change state constitution, eliminate odd-year elections for state offices in Kentucky

Wednesday, January 17 by Zac Oakes

A bill that is expected to be heard in the state senate today would eliminate odd-year elections for state offices such as Governor in Kentucky. The bill, Senate Bill 10, would move the elections for […]

Mayor Thomas provides update on city park

Wednesday, January 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Park is reopening after serving as a location for the Lights at the Park during the Christmas season. WJRS News spoke with Eddie Thomas about the latest at the park. We’ll […]

Russell County Hospital CEO talks about RCH operations amidst winter storm

Tuesday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

This winter storm has brought unusually cold temperatures and a few inches of snowfall to Russell and surrounding counties. The winter storm presents challenges for businesses and individuals across the county. WJRS News caught up […]

Local officials and volunteers tackling winter weather

Tuesday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

Snow continues to fall and as temperatures continue to drop, officials and volunteers from across the county are out working. WJRS News caught up with Chris Money from the Russell County Rescue Squad to talk […]

Local students named champions of 4-H Poetry contest

Tuesday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

Several local students were named champions of the 4-H Poetry contest. Vaeda Murray and Amelia Haddock were named Junior Champions. Nadia Kacar and Kylie Haddock were named Senior Champions. Runners-up were Keira Gallagher, Raylie Pelston, […]

Six local students named to UK College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s List

Tuesday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

Six local students were named to the University of Kentucky’s College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. Local students named to the Dean’s List were Mattie Smith and Ashten Wall […]

Crews working on area roads, Rescue Squad assisting with transports as warming centers open

Monday, January 15 by Zac Oakes

Winter weather continues to bear down on Russell County, as snowfall overnight and throughout the day has made travel more difficult. WJRS News spoke with Amber Hale, spokesperson for the District 8 Transportation Cabinet about […]

Adair couple indicted on combined 90+ rape, sexual abuse charges

Monday, January 15 by Zac Oakes

An Adair County couple has been indicted on rape and sexual abuse charges. According to indictments released last Friday, Rick Allen Courtney and Deborah Sue Courtney are facing charges for incidents that occurred between the […]

Russell Springs Police release end-of-year report

Monday, January 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department released its end-of-year report for 2023. Last year, Russell Springs Police issued 646 citations and made 246 arrests. That includes 25 alcohol DUI arrests along with 14 drug DUI arrests. […]

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Circuit Court Cases Rescheduled

Bill would change state constitution, eliminate odd-year elections for state offices in Kentucky

Mayor Thomas provides update on city park

Russell County Hospital CEO talks about RCH operations amidst winter storm

Local officials and volunteers tackling winter weather

Local students named champions of 4-H Poetry contest

Crews working on area roads, Rescue Squad assisting with transports as warming centers open

Adair couple indicted on combined 90+ rape, sexual abuse charges

Russell Springs Police release end-of-year report

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Obituaries

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