No new details regarding Clinton County officer-involved shooting

Friday, July 28 by Zac Oakes

Nearly two-and-a-half weeks after a man was shot by law enforcement in neighboring Clinton County, no new information about the shooting has been released by Kentucky State Police. WJRS News requested more information regarding the […]

Russell County teens perform well at 4-H shooting sports competition

Thursday, July 27 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Co. 4-H Shooting Sports Club recently hosted the Ralph Pettyjohn Memorial 4-H Competition at the Russell County Sportsmen’s Club. The Russell County team had a strong performance. Here are some of the top […]

Adair County approves half-percent payroll tax

Thursday, July 27 by Zac Oakes

The Adair County Fiscal Court approved a half-percent payroll tax at a meeting earlier this week. The issue of a payroll tax has been a contentious issue in the neighboring county for a while now. […]

Russell County 12-14 year olds perform well at 4-H Shooting Sports competition

Wednesday, July 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Co. 4-H Shooting Sports Club recently hosted the Ralph Pettyjohn Memorial 4-H Competition at the Russell County Sportsmen’s Club. The Russell County team had a strong performance. Here are some of the top […]

Wayne County man arrested after allegedly strangling and running over his girlfriend with dirt bike

Wednesday, July 26 by Zac Oakes

A Wayne County man was arrested Monday after he allegedly strangled his girlfriend and ran over her with a dirt bike. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, 19-year-old Maxwell James Rush was arrested and […]

Russell County 9-11 year olds fare well at 4-H Shooting Sports competition

Tuesday, July 25 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Co. 4-H Shooting Sports Club recently hosted the Ralph Pettyjohn Memorial 4-H Competition at the Russell County Sportsmen’s Club. The Russell County team had a strong performance. Here are some of the top […]

Russell County drug arrests in 2022 lowest in five-year span

Tuesday, July 25 by Zac Oakes

New data shows drug arrests in Russell County last year were the lowest in five years. The annual Crime in Kentucky report by Kentucky State Police shows 328 drug arrests were made in Russell County […]

Wayne County man charged after nearly 30 grams of meth found in car

Tuesday, July 25 by Zac Oakes

A Wayne County man was charged after nearly 30 grams of meth was reportedly found in his car. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, 45-year-old Stevie Gregory of Monticello was charged after officers performed […]

Phyllis Alean Campbell, age 88, of Pulaski County

Monday, July 24 by WJRS Staff

Phyllis Alean Campbell, age 88, of Pulaski Couty Phyllis was born in Pulaski County on October 17th, 1934 to Roscoe and Goldie Huff Pierce. Phyllis passed away on July 23rd, 2023, making her 88 years […]

Russell County saw increase in arrests last year

Monday, July 24 by Zac Oakes

More arrests were made in Russell County in 2022 than the year prior, according to new data released by Kentucky State Police. By law, Kentucky State Police is required to submit an annual report each […]

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No new details regarding Clinton County officer-involved shooting

Russell County teens perform well at 4-H shooting sports competition

Adair County approves half-percent payroll tax

Russell County 12-14 year olds perform well at 4-H Shooting Sports competition

Wayne County man arrested after allegedly strangling and running over his girlfriend with dirt bike

Russell County 9-11 year olds fare well at 4-H Shooting Sports competition

Russell County drug arrests in 2022 lowest in five-year span

Wayne County man charged after nearly 30 grams of meth found in car

Phyllis Alean Campbell, age 88, of Pulaski County

Russell County saw increase in arrests last year

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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