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Two arrests made locally yesterday

Thursday, September 14 by Zac Oakes

Two arrests were made locally yesterday. A Russell Springs woman was arrested following a traffic stop by Kentucky State Police yesterday morning. According to jail records, 37-year-old Kristie May Weston was arrested and charged with […]

KY Teacher of the Year to be announced today, Russell County’s Wilkerson a semifinalist

Wednesday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

Jamestown Elementary School teacher Donnie Wilkerson is a semifinalist for the Kentucky Teacher of the Year Award, which will be announced today. The winner of the statewide award will be announced at a ceremony at […]

RCDC Litter Patrol finds rifle off Highway 619

Wednesday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Detention Center Litter Patrol found a rifle along Highway 619 while picking up litter yesterday. Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar said the gun was lot loaded and gave WJRS News a breakdown […]

Plans in the works to reopen Jabez voting precinct

Wednesday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

There are plans in the works to reopen the Jabez voting precinct. At this week’s fiscal court meeting, the court approved funds to purchase needed equipment. Jabez has not had a polling location since 2019 […]

Russell County 9-11 year olds have strong showing at Kentucky 4-H Shoot

Wednesday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

Russell County 4-H Shooting Sports recently participated in the Kentucky 4-H Shoot. Here’s how Russell County’s 9-11 year olds performed at the competition. Dalton Foley took first place in the black powder percussion rifle and […]

Lindsey Wilson College celebrates record enrollment

Wednesday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

Lindsey Wilson College in neighboring Adair County has enrolled a record number of students for the fall semester. Lindsey Wilson exceeded its enrollment projections for the 2023-24 academic year when the college enrolled 3,925 students […]

Number of registered voters in Russell County has decreased this year

Tuesday, September 12 by Zac Oakes

The number of registered voters in Russell County has decreased noticeably since the beginning of the year. According to the Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office, Russell County had 14,508 registered voters in January. The Secretary […]

Russell County 4-H performs well in team shooting sports competitions

Tuesday, September 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County 4-H Shooting Sports team competed at the state competition recently. The team of Vinson Kerns, Logan Russell, Zach Walters, and Audrie Roy placed first in the 15-18 target archery contest. The team […]

Sheriff’s office releases August report

Tuesday, September 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office released its monthly report for the month of August. Last month, the sheriff’s office made 21 arrests, responded to 19 domestic calls, and 19 traffic accidents, including two with injuries. […]

Marcum excited for new Climavision radar in Russell County

Tuesday, September 12 by Zac Oakes

The new Climavision radar is set to begin operation soon in Russell County. Judge Executive Randy Marcum said he has been working closely with the company and gave WJRS News some details on some important […]