Russell County Imagination Library continues to grow

Monday, August 1 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Imagination Library continues to grow with more books landing in the hands of children under the age of five in Russell County. During the month of July, 70+ children signed up for […]

Pair of locals indicted by Adair County grand jury

Monday, August 1 by Zac Oakes

Two local people were indicted by an Adair County grand jury. Anthony Colten Dowell of Russell Springs was indicted on charges of burglary first degree, criminal mischief second degree, and theft of a firearm. Brent […]

Clinton County man faces attempted murder charge after police pursuit

Monday, August 1 by Zac Oakes

A Clinton County man is facing an attempted murder charge following a police pursuit in Wayne County. Kyle J. Matthews, age 30 of the Alpha community, is charged with attempted murder, speeding 26 mph over […]

82 new COVID cases reported in Russell County last week

Wednesday, July 27 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 82 new COVID cases in Russell County last week. Looking at neighboring counties, Adair County had 99, Pulaski County had 142, Clinton and Wayne each had 73, Casey […]

Parkway wreck in Pulaski County results in fatality; road closed for several hours

Wednesday, July 27 by Zac Oakes

A three-vehicle accident on the Cumberland Parkway Tuesday afternoon near Fishing Creek Bridge in Pulaski County resulted in a fatality and closed the road for several hours. The name of the victim has not yet […]

Russell County Clerk’s Office to close early Friday

Tuesday, July 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Clerk’s Office will close early on Friday. The Clerk’s Office will close at noon on Friday due to computer system upgrades. The Clerk’s Office will reopen on Monday, Aug. 1 at 9 […]

Russell County labeled yellow on new COVID map

Monday, July 25 by Zac Oakes

Russell County is yellow on the new COVID map released by the Kentucky Department for Public Health on Friday. The vast majority of the state is either in the yellow or red categories, indicating a […]

Pulaski County Man Arrested on Attempted Murder and Murder Charges from Two Separate Incidents

Sunday, July 24 by WJRS Staff

A Pulaski County man, 57 year old John Stacy, was arrested Saturday on two separate warrants, one charging him with attempted murder from one incident, and then a second warrant charging him with murder from […]

Russell County Schools announce free school supplies this year

Friday, July 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County School District announced that it will once again be providing basic school supplies for students this upcoming school year. This will be the third year in a row that the district has […]

Three Russell County residents arrested in Casey County following traffic stop

Thursday, July 21 by Zac Oakes

Three Russell County residents were arrested in Casey County last week following a traffic stop, according to the Casey County Sheriff’s Office. The traffic stop occurred on Highway 127 last week, according to the sheriff’s […]

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Russell County Imagination Library continues to grow

Pair of locals indicted by Adair County grand jury

Clinton County man faces attempted murder charge after police pursuit

82 new COVID cases reported in Russell County last week

Parkway wreck in Pulaski County results in fatality; road closed for several hours

Russell County Clerk’s Office to close early Friday

Russell County labeled yellow on new COVID map

Pulaski County Man Arrested on Attempted Murder and Murder Charges from Two Separate Incidents

Russell County Schools announce free school supplies this year

Three Russell County residents arrested in Casey County following traffic stop

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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