Campbellsville Teen Killed in Early Morning Marion County Shooting

Sunday, July 5 by WJRS Staff

** UPDATE Monday, July 6 @ 2:00 p.m. ** The Marion County Sheriff announced this afternoon on social media that an arrest has been made in connection with the shooting death of Jaron Johnson. Neither […]

Russell County Search and Rescue called out to assist boaters late Thursday night

Friday, July 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Search and Rescue was called out to assist two boaters on the Cumberland River Thursday night. Crews were called out at around 10:30 Thursday night to assist Kentucky Fish & Wildlife about one […]

Russell County 9U Baseball team preparing for state tournament in Louisville

Wednesday, July 1 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County 9U baseball team achieved a major accomplishment this past weekend, playing up an age division and capturing the Cal Ripken West Kentucky 10U championship. Adam Ellis is the coach of the 9U […]

Cumberland, Clinton county officials discuss flood conditions

Monday, June 29 by Zac Oakes

Heavy rainfall in neighboring Cumberland and Clinton counties caused significant flooding issues. A local state of emergency was declared in Cumberland and Clinton counties, as well as the cities of Burkesville and Albany. At least […]

Four Arrested in Weekend Russell County Cases

Monday, June 29 by Sean Hammond

Several people were arrested over the weekend by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and Russell Springs Police Department. Early Saturday morning, Deputy Devin Blakey arrested 38-year-old Thomas Davis of Hodgenville during a traffic stop. Davis […]

Somerset Woman Arrested on Multiple Charges in Pulaski County

Monday, June 29 by Sean Hammond

A Somerset woman was arrested on multiple charges early Sunday morning by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. According to police reports, 63-year-old Sharon Young was taken into custody and charged with alcohol intoxication, disorderly conduct, […]

County moving forward with grant for rubber-modified asphalt on Clifty Creek Road

Monday, June 29 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court is moving forward with a grant that will help provide rubber-modified asphalt on Clifty Creek Road. Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum told WJRS News the state will pay half the […]

Russell County 9U team plays up a division, wins 10U Cal Ripken district championship

Monday, June 29 by Zac Oakes

It was a big weekend for the Russell County 9U Baseball team. The team played up an age division, and captured the West Kentucky District 6 10U championship. The team finished the tournament with a […]

Russell County among Kentucky leaders in unemployment decline

Friday, June 26 by Zac Oakes

Russell County tied for the largest year-over-year decline in unemployment in Kentucky, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics. Russell County’s unemployment rate fell from 5.9 percent in May 2025 to 4.5 percent in May […]

Russell Springs man indicted on theft and forgery charges in Taylor County

Friday, June 26 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was indicted by a Taylor County grand jury on charges including felony theft and forgery. A Taylor County grand jury indicted Aaron Pickard of Russell Springs on charges of forgery – […]

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Campbellsville Teen Killed in Early Morning Marion County Shooting

Russell County Search and Rescue called out to assist boaters late Thursday night

Russell County 9U Baseball team preparing for state tournament in Louisville

Cumberland, Clinton county officials discuss flood conditions

Four Arrested in Weekend Russell County Cases

Somerset Woman Arrested on Multiple Charges in Pulaski County

County moving forward with grant for rubber-modified asphalt on Clifty Creek Road

Russell County 9U team plays up a division, wins 10U Cal Ripken district championship

Russell County among Kentucky leaders in unemployment decline

Russell Springs man indicted on theft and forgery charges in Taylor County

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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