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Jamestown woman arrested on burglary charge over the weekend

Monday, December 11 by Zac Oakes

A Jamestown woman was arrested on a burglary charge over the weekend. According to reports, 47-year-old Rebecca J. Lawson was arrested and charged with burglary second degree. Lawson was arrested by Jamestown Police Officer Nathan […]

Fiscal Court to meet this evening

Monday, December 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet in regular session this evening with several items on the agenda. Judge Executive Randy Marcum is set to make appointments to the extension and airport boards, and the […]

Local law enforcement officers receive governor’s awards

Friday, December 8 by Zac Oakes

Two local law enforcement officers received awards from the Governor for helping keep impaired drivers off the roadways. Russell Springs Police Officer Mason Miniard was one of the recipients of the 2023 Governor’s Award for […]

RCHS Marketing students assisting with name, branding for renovated building

Friday, December 8 by Zac Oakes

As the school board looks to renovate the old area technology center, a group of marketing students at Russell County High School will have a hand in helping name the renovated building. Superintendent Michael Ford […]

Incumbents file for reelection in 2024

Friday, December 8 by Zac Oakes

Four incumbent candidates have filed for reelection to their positions next year. Russell County Circuit Court Clerk Tony Kerr has filed for reelection. Kerr was first elected as Circuit Court Clerk in 1993. Three incumbent […]

Clerk’s office to close early today

Friday, December 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Clerk’s Office will close early today. WJRS News caught up with County Clerk Patti Glover about the closure. The clerk’s office will return to normal business hours on Monday.

LWC to hold winter commencement ceremonies this weekend

Friday, December 8 by Zac Oakes

Lindsey Wilson College in neighboring Adair County will hold winter commencement ceremonies this weekend. This will be the largest winter commencement ceremony for the college in its history, with 632 graduates expected to be recognized. […]

Kerr Files for Re-Election, Will Be Unopposed

Thursday, December 7 by WJRS Staff

A long time Russell County office holder has filed for re-election and will apparently be unopposed next year. Circuit Clerk Tony Kerr, who was first elected in 1993, filed for re-election on November 8th. Under […]

Two sent to hospital following Wednesday morning collision

Thursday, December 7 by Zac Oakes

Two people were sent to the hospital following a wreck at the intersection of East Highway 80 and Dowell Road yesterday morning. According to Russell Springs Police, the collision occurred just before 7 a.m. when […]

Prather indicted on murder charges from Science Hill shootings

Thursday, December 7 by Zac Oakes

A Science Hill man was formally indicted on murder charges by a grand jury yesterday. Austin Ray Prather, age 20, was indicted on two counts of murder, one count of attempted murder, three counts of […]