Smith receives top honor in national cattle judging contest

Thursday, July 31 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Blane Smith recently received first place in a cattle judging competition at the National Junior Angus Show. Smith took first place in the Intermediate B Division of the cattle judging competition for 16-17 […]

Owners offering reward in cattle theft case

Friday, February 14 by Zac Oakes

The owners of cattle stolen from Old Sano Road in December are offering a reward for information leading to an arrest. A $1,500 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction […]

Sheriff’s Office continuing to investigate cattle theft case

Friday, December 27 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate a recent case involving the theft of several cattle from a farm on Old Sano Road. The sheriff’s office said the theft occurred at the Kermit […]

Sheriff’s Office working cattle theft case

Wednesday, December 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is working a theft case in which 20 feeder cattle were stolen from a farm. The sheriff’s office said the theft occurred at the Kermit Burton Farm at 202 Old […]

Cattle disease in Kentucky linked to ticks

Tuesday, August 16 by Zac Oakes

A disease affecting cattle in Kentucky is reportedly linked to ticks in the area. Two cases of a new potentially dangerous disease in cattle has been detected in Fleming and nearby Hart county, according to […]

State Officials Send Letter To US AG Regarding Cattle Price Fixing

Saturday, May 23 by Sean Hammond

Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles and Attorney General Daniel Cameron sent a joint letter Sunday to U.S. Attorney General William Barr asking the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate possible anti-competitive practices in the beef […]

More on the Impact COVID-19 is having on the Beef Cattle Industry

Thursday, April 30 by Sean Hammond

Today, WJRS Local News continues its discussion with Jonathan Oakes, Russell County extension agent for agriculture, regarding the beef cattle industry and the effect COVID-19 is having. Oakes said beef cattle producers operate in a […]

Couple of Residents to be Delegates at National Cattle Convention

Wednesday, August 21 by Sean Hammond

Henry B. Smith and Charles B. Smith, both of Russell Springs, have been elected as delegates to the 136th annual American Angus Association Convention of Delegates, November 4th at Peppermill Resort Spa and Casino in […]

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Smith receives top honor in national cattle judging contest

Owners offering reward in cattle theft case

Sheriff’s Office continuing to investigate cattle theft case

Sheriff’s Office working cattle theft case

Cattle disease in Kentucky linked to ticks

State Officials Send Letter To US AG Regarding Cattle Price Fixing

More on the Impact COVID-19 is having on the Beef Cattle Industry

Couple of Residents to be Delegates at National Cattle Convention

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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