KSP conducting death investigation in Pulaski County

Tuesday, July 22 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police is conducting a death investigation in neighboring Pulaski County. State Police say the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshall’s Service were attempting to serve an arrest warrant at a residence […]

Wayne County man charged in child sexual abuse investigation

Monday, July 21 by Zac Oakes

A Wayne County man has been charged in a child sexual abuse investigation by Kentucky State Police. State Police say 25-year-old Jorge Martin Vasquez Jr. of Monticello was initially arrested in May and charged with […]

Traffic to be diverted at Russell-Clinton County line as part of 127 project

Friday, July 18 by Zac Oakes

A temporary traffic diversion goes into effect today on U.S. 127 around the Russell County – Clinton County line. The District 8 transportation office says both north and southbound traffic on Highway 127 will be […]

KY Brotherhood Ride to make stop in Russell County tomorrow

Friday, July 18 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Brotherhood Ride will make its final stop in Russell County tomorrow. The ride got underway earlier this week, with cyclists making their way across the state beginning in Elliot County and concluding the […]

Marcum says county operation of transfer station going well

Thursday, July 17 by Zac Oakes

It’s been about a month and a half since the county took over operation of the transfer station. Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum told WJRS News the county’s operation of the transfer station is […]

Whitlock named new principal at Clinton County High School

Wednesday, July 16 by Zac Oakes

Former Russell County High School teacher and assistant basketball coach Chris Whitlock has been named the new principal at Clinton County High School. Whitlock teached and coached at Russell County High School during the 2023-2024 […]

County set to begin work soon on road with modified asphalt grant

Wednesday, July 16 by Zac Oakes

The county is set to begin work soon on a road project on Crocus Road with the assistance of a grant. The county opened bids for a project on Crocus Road at the fiscal court […]

KY Brotherhood Ride will honor fallen deputy Phipps with stop in Russell County

Tuesday, July 15 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Brotherhood Ride, which takes place each year in remembrance of first responders who died while in the line of duty, will make its final stop in Russell County. The ride gets underway Wednesday, […]

Russell Springs man indicted in Adair County

Tuesday, July 15 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was recently indicted in Adair County. Waylon Polston of Russell Springs was indicted on charges including trafficking in marijuana between 8 ounces and 5 pounds, possession of a controlled substance second […]

Fiscal court takes step toward legalizing side-by-side vehicles on county roadways

Monday, July 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court met this morning, and magistrates discussed the new state law permitting side-by-sides and certain other ATVs to be street-legal. The fiscal court passed a motion to allow County Attorney Kevin […]

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KSP conducting death investigation in Pulaski County

Wayne County man charged in child sexual abuse investigation

Traffic to be diverted at Russell-Clinton County line as part of 127 project

KY Brotherhood Ride to make stop in Russell County tomorrow

Marcum says county operation of transfer station going well

Whitlock named new principal at Clinton County High School

County set to begin work soon on road with modified asphalt grant

KY Brotherhood Ride will honor fallen deputy Phipps with stop in Russell County

Russell Springs man indicted in Adair County

Fiscal court takes step toward legalizing side-by-side vehicles on county roadways

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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