Russell County Middle School Names New Principal

Thursday, July 30 by WJRS Staff

Russell County Schools has announced the selection of a new principal for Russell County Middle School. Superintendent Michael Ford announced that Mrs. Sarah Aaron has been selected to lead the school following a thorough selection […]

Lady Lakers Win Garrard County Invitational | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 30 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Laker golf team brought home another championship Thursday, capturing the team title at the Garrard County Invitational held at Old Bridge Golf Club in Danville. The Lady Lakers posted an impressive team score of 322 to earn first-place honors in... Read More.

Russell County Grand Jury Returns Indictments Against 17 Individuals

Thursday, July 30 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Grand Jury met Tuesday for its regular monthly session, returning true bills against 17 individuals. According to Russell Circuit Court records, those indicted include: Christopher M. Austin, of Russell Springs – Murder, […]

Pulaski County Man Jailed After Nearly Pound of Suspected Meth Found During Traffic Stop

Thursday, July 30 by WJRS Staff

A Pulaski County man is facing a trafficking charge after deputies reportedly discovered nearly a pound of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop. Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones says 41-year-old Joshua Denney of Bronston was […]

Russell County Hospital Board Approves Columbia Expansion Plan

Wednesday, July 29 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors has unanimously approved a proposal that would expand the hospital’s reach into neighboring Adair County. During Tuesday afternoon’s regular monthly meeting, Hospital CEO Scott Thompson presented a recommendation […]

Russell County Hospital Reports Strong Financial Year, Expansion Project Ahead of Schedule

Wednesday, July 29 by WJRS Staff

Russell County Hospital continues to post strong financial results while making progress on several major projects. During Tuesday afternoon’s monthly meeting of the Russell County Hospital Board of Directors, CEO Scott Thompson reported the hospital […]

Meth Charges Filed After Two Early Morning Traffic Stops in Russell County

Monday, July 27 by WJRS Staff

Russell County authorities made two drug-related arrests during separate early morning traffic stops Monday. Russell Springs Police Officer Chris Tweedy arrested 37-year-old Joshua Foley of Columbia during a traffic stop around 4:30 a.m. Foley was […]

Russell County Hospital Offering Community Health Screenings This Week

Sunday, July 26 by WJRS Staff

Russell County Hospital’s annual Community Health Screening program is underway this week, offering low-cost blood tests and health screenings for area residents. The screenings are being held each morning through Saturday, August 1, from 7:00 […]

Wanted Fugitive Captured, Another Arrest Made Saturday in Adair County

Sunday, July 26 by WJRS Staff

The Adair County Sheriff’s Office reports deputies captured a wanted fugitive Saturday and made another arrest in an unrelated incident. According to Sheriff Gary Roy, deputies responded to a residence on Overstreet Road after receiving […]

Five Arrested on Drug, Warrant and Traffic Charges in Russell County

Sunday, July 26 by WJRS Staff

Several people were arrested over the weekend in Russell County on charges ranging from outstanding warrants and drug possession to traffic-related offenses. Nineteen-year-old Gage Smith of Cynthiana was arrested Friday night by Russell County Sheriff’s […]

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Russell County Middle School Names New Principal

Lady Lakers Win Garrard County Invitational | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Grand Jury Returns Indictments Against 17 Individuals

Pulaski County Man Jailed After Nearly Pound of Suspected Meth Found During Traffic Stop

Russell County Hospital Board Approves Columbia Expansion Plan

Russell County Hospital Reports Strong Financial Year, Expansion Project Ahead of Schedule

Meth Charges Filed After Two Early Morning Traffic Stops in Russell County

Russell County Hospital Offering Community Health Screenings This Week

Wanted Fugitive Captured, Another Arrest Made Saturday in Adair County

Five Arrested on Drug, Warrant and Traffic Charges in Russell County

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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