Russell County youth compete in State 4-H Communications Day competition

Thursday, July 13 by Zac Oakes

Six Russell County youth competed in the Kentucky 4-H Communications Day recently in Nicholasville. Elizabeth Hoskins received champion honors and a blue ribbon in senior clothing and textiles demonstration. Carter Brown and Molly Hammond competed […]

Second juvenile arrested in McCreary County murder

Thursday, July 13 by Zac Oakes

A second juvenile has been charged in the death of a McCreary County man over the weekend. According to Kentucky State Police, a second juvenile was arrested and charged Wednesday morning in connection with the […]

KSP investigating officer-involved shooting in Clinton County

Wednesday, July 12 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 is investigating an officer-involved shooting in neighboring Clinton County. Few details are known, but WJRS News is told a man was shot by law enforcement near the intersection of KY […]

County hires former magistrate as recycling supervisor

Wednesday, July 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved the hiring of a former magistrate to be a supervisor at the recycling center. Former District 3 magistrate Ronald Johnson, who opted not to seek re-election last year, will […]

Wayne County man arrested after axe attack

Wednesday, July 12 by Zac Oakes

A Wayne County man was arrested after reportedly attacking another man with an axe, and attempting to attack two others. 22-year-old John Hernandez was arrested and charged with assault first degree and three counts of […]

Juvenile charged, taken to Adair Youth Detention following McCreary County murder

Tuesday, July 11 by Zac Oakes

A male juvenile has been charged and lodged in the Adair Youth Detention Center following a reported murder in nearby McCreary County. According to Kentucky State Police, the investigation began just before 7 p.m. ET […]

Dale Wethington, age 71, of Casey County

Monday, July 10 by Sean Hammond

Dale Wethington, of Clementsville, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Casey County. He was 71. Born on March 1, 1952, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Joseph C. […]

Russell County 10U Baseball team wins state championship in Greensburg

Monday, July 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County 10U Baseball team won the Cal Ripken 10-year-old state championship yesterday. The team celebrated with a parade through Russell Springs and Jamestown yesterday evening. The 10U baseball team is coached by Josh […]

Cumberland County woman charged after multiple overdoses at Adair County Jail

Monday, July 10 by Zac Oakes

A Cumberland County woman was charged after two inmates overdosed at the Adair County Regional Jail late last week. According to Columbia Police, 43-year-old Crystal Ashcraft was charged last Thursday with two counts of wanton […]

Monticello man arrested after reportedly providing teen with moonshine at Wayne County Fair

Monday, July 10 by Zac Oakes

A Monticello man was arrested over the weekend after reportedly providing a teenager with moonshine at the Wayne County Fair. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, 45-year-old Michael Hanna gave a 17-year-old moonshine late […]

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Russell County youth compete in State 4-H Communications Day competition

Second juvenile arrested in McCreary County murder

KSP investigating officer-involved shooting in Clinton County

County hires former magistrate as recycling supervisor

Wayne County man arrested after axe attack

Juvenile charged, taken to Adair Youth Detention following McCreary County murder

Dale Wethington, age 71, of Casey County

Russell County 10U Baseball team wins state championship in Greensburg

Cumberland County woman charged after multiple overdoses at Adair County Jail

Monticello man arrested after reportedly providing teen with moonshine at Wayne County Fair

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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