Commodities Distribution Set for Thursday at Russell County Fairgrounds

Tuesday, October 6 by WJRS Staff

A commodities distribution is scheduled for Thursday at the Russell County Fairgrounds in Russell Springs. Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum and the Fiscal Court are partnering with Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland, for the distribution, which […]

Adair County Sheriff Releases September Activity Report

Tuesday, October 6 by WJRS Staff

The Adair County Sheriff’s Department responded to 818 calls to 911 during September, according to a monthly activity report released by Sheriff Gary Roy. Deputies served 38 arrest warrants, opened five criminal cases and issued […]

Russell County Voters Prepare for November 3rd General Election

Monday, October 5 by WJRS Staff

Russell County voters will choose local leaders in the November third general election, with a contested district judge and city races. Four p.m. today is the deadline to register to vote or update your registration […]

Warren County Grand Jury Indicts Emonnie Branch in Trooper Hayden Phillips’ Death

Friday, October 2 by WJRS Staff

A Warren County grand jury has indicted the Tennessee man accused of shooting and killing Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips. Fifty-one-year-old Emonnie Branch, of Portland, Tennessee, was indicted Thursday on charges of murder of […]

KSP Trooper, Russell County Native Hayden Phillips Gunned Down on I-65 in Warren County; Manhunt for Shooter Ongoing

Monday, September 28 by WJRS Staff

5:48 P.M. — PERPETRATOR IS IN CUSTODY IN LOUISVILLE Russell Countians, Kentuckians, and law enforcement officers across the state are mourning the death of Trooper Hayden Phillips, a Russell County native who was shot and […]

Russell County Hospital Invites Community to Tour New GlowPharm MedSpa & Wellness Clinic

Monday, September 28 by WJRS Staff

Russell County Hospital is inviting the community to get a first look at GlowPharm — MedSpa and Wellness in Russell Springs. Hospital Chief Operating Officer Jansen Reader says the new space is designed to help […]

Mighty Lakers Earn First in Class, Best Overall Visual at Garrard County

Sunday, September 27 by WJRS Staff

The Mighty Laker Marching Band brought home several honors from Saturday’s Garrard County Invitational. The Lakers took first place in Class AAA and won Best Percussion in the preliminary round. They finished fifth overall in the […]

Lexington Man Arrested After Online Solicitation Investigation in Pulaski County

Saturday, September 26 by WJRS Staff

A Lexington man was arrested Friday in Somerset after allegedly arranging to meet someone he believed was a 14-year-old girl. Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones says 48-year-old Jose Omar Preza Sanchez had engaged in sexually […]

Lady Lakers Volleyball vs Monroe County (game photos) | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 25 by WJRS Staff

Click on this link to view over 50 photos from the Lady Lakers volleyball match against Monroe County at Laker gym on Thursday, September 24, 2026. VOLLEYBALL: Russell Co vs Monroe Co 092426 - WJRS NEWS Photos by Rylan Long, RCHS. For copies, contact... Read More.

State Police Arrest Casey County Deputy Jailer on Charges Involving Inmate

Thursday, September 24 by WJRS Staff

A Casey County deputy jailer has been charged following an allegation involving a female inmate. According to an arrest citation, 28-year-old Samuel Chance Phillips of Kings Mountain was working at the Casey County Detention Center […]

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Commodities Distribution Set for Thursday at Russell County Fairgrounds

Adair County Sheriff Releases September Activity Report

Russell County Voters Prepare for November 3rd General Election

Warren County Grand Jury Indicts Emonnie Branch in Trooper Hayden Phillips’ Death

KSP Trooper, Russell County Native Hayden Phillips Gunned Down on I-65 in Warren County; Manhunt for Shooter Ongoing

Russell County Hospital Invites Community to Tour New GlowPharm MedSpa & Wellness Clinic

Mighty Lakers Earn First in Class, Best Overall Visual at Garrard County

Lexington Man Arrested After Online Solicitation Investigation in Pulaski County

Lady Lakers Volleyball vs Monroe County (game photos) | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

State Police Arrest Casey County Deputy Jailer on Charges Involving Inmate

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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