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Three people arrested following demolition derby incident

Three people were arrested by Russell Springs Police last night following an incident during the demolition derby at the Russell County Fair. 29-year-old James Michael Elmore was arrested and charged with assault second degree. 34-year-old […]

Fair continues today with pageants, demolition derby

The Russell County Jaycees Fair continues today with pageants and the popular demolition derby. Pageants will run through the day at the pavilion, with the last pageant expected to get underway at around 6:00. Other […]

School board approves bid for demolition project

The Russell County Board of Education approved a bid for an upcoming demolition project at last night’s meeting. Superintendent Michael Ford provided WJRS News more details about the bid and the timeline for the demolition […]

Russell County Fair Demolition Derby Results

The Demolition Derby drew a large crowd to the Russell County Fair last night. In the Small Built Class, Shane Sturgeon took first place, Billy Jackson finished second, and Issac Grimsley finished third. In the […]

Results from RC Fair Demolition Derby

Last night was demolition derby night at the Russell County Jaycees Fair. In the SS Rumble Class, Chris Gilliam took first place, Carrie Moore took second, and Issac Grimsley finished third. In the small car […]

Demolition begins on old RS police station

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas provided an update to WJRS NEWS on the demolition of an old city building on High Street and how long it may take… The Russell Springs City Council unanimously approved […]