Russell County EMS Board Elects New Chairman, Expands Director Search

Tuesday, November 10 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County EMS Board of Directors has a new chairman and is expanding its search for a new EMS director. The board held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday morning, welcoming newly appointed members Dale […]

Russell County Jailer Reports October Average Daily Population of 82

Monday, November 9 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Detention Center housed an average of 82 inmates per day during October and generated more than $64,000 through various programs and revenue sources. Jailer Bobby Dunbar presented the monthly totals during Monday […]

Russell County Fiscal Court to Meet Monday Morning

Sunday, November 8 by WJRS Staff

A proposed transfer of $100,000 from the county’s general fund to the jail fund is among the items on the agenda for Monday’s Russell County Fiscal Court meeting. The court will meet at 10:00 a.m. Magistrates […]

Two Children Ejected When Vehicle Strikes Tree in Adair County

Thursday, November 5 by WJRS Staff

Two young children were taken to hospitals following a single-vehicle crash around midnight Wednesday on Little Cake Road in Adair County. According to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, the vehicle was traveling west when it […]

Somerset Man Sentenced to 32 Years in Federal Prison; Russell County Case Pending

Thursday, November 5 by WJRS Staff

A Somerset man has been sentenced to thirty-two years in federal prison and still faces state charges, including a case in Russell County. Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones says Jesus Chavez, 33, was sentenced November […]

Russell County Hospital Auxiliary Cake Auction Set for November 18

Thursday, November 5 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Hospital Auxiliary is preparing for its annual cake auction on Wednesday, November 18th, in the hospital’s conference room. The event will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Longtime auxiliary member […]

Clinton County Inmate Captured Less Than 15 Minutes After Escape

Wednesday, November 4 by WJRS Staff

An inmate who escaped from the Clinton County Jail Tuesday afternoon was back in custody less than 15 minutes later. Jacob Morgan escaped around 1:45 p.m. and was apprehended by Albany Police officers a short […]

Injured 17-Year-Old Airlifted Following Russell County Rescue

Tuesday, November 3 by WJRS Staff

A 17-year-old boy was airlifted for medical treatment Tuesday afternoon after suffering a serious leg injury in a remote area of Greasy Creek south of Jamestown. According to Russell County Search and Rescue, crews were […]

Strong Russell County Support Helps Bradshaw Secure Judicial Victory

Tuesday, November 3 by WJRS Staff

Athena Cooper Bradshaw won the race for District Judge in the 40th Judicial District, Division Two, according to unofficial results from Russell, Wayne and Clinton counties. Bradshaw received a combined 7,991 votes, compared with 3,754 […]

Russell County School Bus Involved in Minor Accident Friday Afternoon

Friday, October 30 by Sean Hammond

A Russell County Schools bus transporting students with disabilities was involved in a minor accident Friday afternoon. According to Superintendent Michael Ford, three students, a bus aide, and the driver were on board at the time of the accident. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. One student... Read More.

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Russell County EMS Board Elects New Chairman, Expands Director Search

Russell County Jailer Reports October Average Daily Population of 82

Russell County Fiscal Court to Meet Monday Morning

Two Children Ejected When Vehicle Strikes Tree in Adair County

Somerset Man Sentenced to 32 Years in Federal Prison; Russell County Case Pending

Russell County Hospital Auxiliary Cake Auction Set for November 18

Clinton County Inmate Captured Less Than 15 Minutes After Escape

Injured 17-Year-Old Airlifted Following Russell County Rescue

Strong Russell County Support Helps Bradshaw Secure Judicial Victory

Russell County School Bus Involved in Minor Accident Friday Afternoon

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Obituaries

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