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Second juvenile arrested in McCreary County murder

Thursday, July 13 by Zac Oakes

A second juvenile has been charged in the death of a McCreary County man over the weekend. According to Kentucky State Police, a second juvenile was arrested and charged Wednesday morning in connection with the […]

Commodities to be given away today

Thursday, July 13 by Zac Oakes

Judge-Executive Randy Marcum and the Russell County Fiscal Court, in conjunction with the Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland program, will be distributing commodities at the Russell County Fairgrounds today. Distribution begins at 11 a.m. until all […]

KSP investigating officer-involved shooting in Clinton County

Wednesday, July 12 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 is investigating an officer-involved shooting in neighboring Clinton County. Few details are known, but WJRS News is told a man was shot by law enforcement near the intersection of KY […]

County hires former magistrate as recycling supervisor

Wednesday, July 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved the hiring of a former magistrate to be a supervisor at the recycling center. Former District 3 magistrate Ronald Johnson, who opted not to seek re-election last year, will […]

Wayne County man arrested after axe attack

Wednesday, July 12 by Zac Oakes

A Wayne County man was arrested after reportedly attacking another man with an axe, and attempting to attack two others. 22-year-old John Hernandez was arrested and charged with assault first degree and three counts of […]

Health Department’s Back to School Bash is today

Wednesday, July 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Health Department is hosting its annual back-to-school bash today. The event is from 8:30 – 3:30 today at 211 Fruit of the Loom Drive in Jamestown. Several prizes will be given out […]

Columbia woman arrested after being found passed out in Cookout drive-thru

Wednesday, July 12 by Zac Oakes

A Columbia woman was arrested after reportedly being found passed out behind the wheel of her cart at the Cookout restaurant drive-thru. 30-year-old Samantha West of Columbia was arrested and charged with driving under the […]

Marcum looking to improve security at courthouse

Tuesday, July 11 by Zac Oakes

At last night’s meeting of the Russell County Fiscal Court, Judge Executive Randy Marcum told the court the county needed to look into new measures aimed at improving security at the courthouse. Marcum noted a […]

Health Department to host back-to-school bash on Wednesday

Tuesday, July 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Health Department is hosting its annual back-to-school bash tomorrow. The event will be from 8:30 – 3:30 at 211 Fruit of the Loom Drive in Jamestown. Several prizes will be given out […]

Hearing officer recommends removal of Pulaski Circuit Clerk

Tuesday, July 11 by Zac Oakes

A hearing officer in the case of Pulaski County Circuit Clerk J.S. Flynn has recommended that Flynn be removed from office. Flynn worked as a deputy in the circuit clerk’s office under his grandfather, George […]