Two-Truck Crash Sends Both Drivers to Russell County Hospital

Friday, October 9 by WJRS Staff

Two men were injured in a two-vehicle collision this morning on Old Columbia Road. According to Deputy Heath Tarter’s preliminary report, 69-year-old Jeff Landers was driving a Dodge Ram truck toward Highway 80 when he […]

Pop-up drivers license event coming to Jamestown tomorrow

Wednesday, April 15 by Zac Oakes

A pop-up driver’s license event will be coming to Jamestown tomorrow. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet staff will be at the Russell County Courthouse tomorrow. Staff can assist with driver’s license renewals, REAL ID, and vision screenings. […]

Drivers escape injuries in 127/80 collision

Friday, March 6 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Police responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 80 and Highway 127 yesterday afternoon a little before 4:30. Police say a 2021 Jeep Cherokee operated by 51-year-old Michael Crabtree of […]

Regional Driver’s License offices open this Saturday

Friday, March 6 by Zac Oakes

Regional driver’s license offices in Columbia and Somerset will be open tomorrow. The state transportation cabinet announced that regional offices will begin opening one Saturday per month. Offices will be open from 8-11:30 a.m. Local […]

Pop-up driver’s license event coming to Russell County in April

Thursday, February 26 by Zac Oakes

A pop-up driver’s license event will be coming to Russell County in April. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet staff will be at the Russell County Courthouse on Thursday, April 16. Staff can assist with driver’s license renewals, […]

Bill that could return driver’s license renewals to county offices passes in KY Senate

Monday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

A bill that could return driver’s license renewals and duplicates to county offices has passed through the Kentucky Senate. Charles Baglan files this report with details on Senate Bill 7, sponsored by Senator Aaron Reed […]

Bill filed to return driver’s licensing to circuit clerk offices

Friday, January 9 by Zac Oakes

It’s been more than four years since the Russell County Circuit Clerk’s Office ceased issuing driver’s licenses as part of a statewide initiative to move licensing to regional offices. Now, a bill filed this week […]

Drivers reminded to use extra caution on highways during Thanksgiving holiday

Thursday, November 27 by Zac Oakes

From Kentucky Office of Highway Safety As families across Kentucky take to the roads this Thanksgiving, Team Kentucky is reminding drivers that safety should always come first. Buckling up and avoiding distractions like cell phones […]

Kerr says he would welcome return of driver’s licensing to circuit clerks if more staffing is added

Friday, September 26 by Zac Oakes

It’s been more than four years since the Russell County Circuit Clerk’s Office ceased issuing driver’s licenses as part of a statewide initiative to move licensing to regional offices. That move to regional offices has […]

Drivers reminded to stop for school buses

Wednesday, August 20 by Zac Oakes

Russell County students have been back in the classroom for a week now, and buses have been back on roadways across the county and across school campuses. Last week, there was an incident where a […]

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Two-Truck Crash Sends Both Drivers to Russell County Hospital

Drivers escape injuries in 127/80 collision

Regional Driver’s License offices open this Saturday

Bill that could return driver’s license renewals to county offices passes in KY Senate

Bill filed to return driver’s licensing to circuit clerk offices

Drivers reminded to use extra caution on highways during Thanksgiving holiday

Kerr says he would welcome return of driver’s licensing to circuit clerks if more staffing is added

Drivers reminded to stop for school buses

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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