Authorities seeking information on alleged arson in Adair County

Thursday, March 19 by Zac Oakes

Authorities in Adair County are seeking information about a suspected arson case. The Adair County Sheriff’s Office said it is investigating a residential fire on Dry Creek Road in the Roley/Yuma community as a possible […]

National Weather Service confirms EF-1 tornado touched down in Clinton County Monday morning

Wednesday, March 18 by Zac Oakes

The National Weather Service in Louisville has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Clinton County early Monday morning. The weather service said the tornado touched down at around 12:35 a.m. on Monday about […]

Read Across Russell County once again a success

Wednesday, March 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library was a busy place yesterday for the annual Read Across Russell County event. WJRS News caught up with Russell County Education Association President Amber Humble to talk about the turnout […]

Russell County Schools examining potential move to 4-day preschool

Wednesday, March 18 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools is examining a potential change with its preschool program. The school district is examining the possibility of a 4-day week for preschool students. The topic was brought up as a discussion item […]

Nancy man identified as suspect in Pulaski/Wayne County burglary case

Wednesday, March 18 by Zac Oakes

A suspect has been identified in the investigation into burglaries in Pulaski and Wayne County last week. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said the suspect has been identified as 46-year-old James David-Scott Gurley. Law enforcement […]

Read Across Russell County takes place this evening at RCPL

Tuesday, March 17 by Zac Oakes

Read Across Russell County is today. The annual event draws hundreds of people to the Russell County Public Library for book giveaways, door prizes, Read with A Laker, and more. In years past, the event […]

Russell County Chamber of Commerce to meet today

Tuesday, March 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly luncheon today. This month’s chamber meeting takes place at noon today at South Kentucky RECC and is hosted by the City of Russell Springs. The […]

Several reports of storm damage in Wayne County

Monday, March 16 by Zac Oakes

There were several reports of storm damage in neighboring Wayne County early this morning, as severe weather made its way through the area. Wayne County Emergency Management reported a possible tornado in the Twin Oaks […]

Russell County FFA has strong showing at regional speaking competition

Monday, March 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County FFA Chapter had a strong showing at the regional speaking competition at Campbellsville University. Members of Russell County’s FFA chapter competed against 12 other chapters in the Lake Cumberland area at the […]

County to receive around $1.2M in funding for road improvements

Thursday, March 12 by Zac Oakes

Work is expected to begin on multiple roads around the county this summer, as it was announced the county is expected to receive more than $1 million in funding for local road improvements. WJRS News […]

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Authorities seeking information on alleged arson in Adair County

National Weather Service confirms EF-1 tornado touched down in Clinton County Monday morning

Read Across Russell County once again a success

Russell County Schools examining potential move to 4-day preschool

Nancy man identified as suspect in Pulaski/Wayne County burglary case

Read Across Russell County takes place this evening at RCPL

Russell County Chamber of Commerce to meet today

Several reports of storm damage in Wayne County

Russell County FFA has strong showing at regional speaking competition

County to receive around $1.2M in funding for road improvements

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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