Pulaski couple arrested on child abuse charges

Monday, May 4 by Zac Oakes

A Pulaski County couple was arrested last week on child abuse charges. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office said 28-year-old Jacob Barnett and 29-year-old Kyera Barnett were arrested last week following an investigation into reports that […]

Columbia woman arrested on drug charges

Friday, May 1 by Zac Oakes

A Columbia woman was arrested on drug charges early this morning by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. 41-year-old Nikki Riter was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled […]

Groundbreaking for Shogun restaurant held yesterday

Friday, May 1 by Zac Oakes

A groundbreaking ceremony was held yesterday for the Shogun restaurant in Russell Springs. Harlan Judd, co-owner of the restaurant along with Ronnie Salvador, spoke to WJRS News about why he and Salvador chose to locate […]

Russell County remains in severe drought; portions of Casey and Pulaski classified in extreme drought

Friday, May 1 by Zac Oakes

Russell County and much of the Lake Cumberland area remain in a severe drought, according to the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor. While rainfall totals vary across the county, the Russell County Mesonet […]

Russell County students earn awards, advance to state 4H competition

Friday, May 1 by Zac Oakes

Two Russell County students earned awards at the Lake Cumberland Area 4-H Communications Competition in Taylor County this week. Kendall Melton received Grand Champion and Blue Ribbon in the Senior Speech – Agriculture category. Gracie […]