Russell County EMS Board Elects New Chairman, Expands Director Search

Tuesday, November 10 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County EMS Board of Directors has a new chairman and is expanding its search for a new EMS director. The board held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday morning, welcoming newly appointed members Dale […]

From Driver to Director: Shepherd Looks Back on EMS Career

Wednesday, October 14 by WJRS Staff

Russell County EMS Director Charles Shepherd is preparing to close another chapter in a career of service spanning more than three decades. As WJRS NEWS reported Wednesday, Shepherd has announced he will retire in mid-January. […]

Fiscal Court Approves Tax Rates for Hospital, EMS and Library

Tuesday, September 15 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved proposed tax rates for three local taxing districts during its regular monthly meeting Monday morning. The court accepted rates for Russell County EMS, the Russell County Public Library and […]

Free Medication Disposal Pouches Available Through Russell County EMS

Tuesday, August 25 by WJRS Staff

Russell County EMS is partnering with Dr. Lynda Wilkerson of The Support Agency to provide free Deterra Drug Deactivation pouches to the community. The pouches offer a safe and convenient way to dispose of unneeded […]

Russell County EMS Averaging More Than 200 Runs a Month

Wednesday, August 12 by WJRS Staff

Russell County EMS continues to see a busy year, responding to more than 1,700 calls during the first seven months of 2026. EMS Director Charles Shepherd says the department currently has 35 employees. That includes […]

EMS Board Approves Tax Rate Before Lengthy Executive Session

Tuesday, August 11 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County EMS Board has approved a recommended tax rate for the coming year following its regular monthly meeting Tuesday morning. EMS Director Charles Shepherd recommended the board adopt what is known as the […]

Russell County EMS employee arrested in Pulaski County

Thursday, February 12 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County EMS employee was arrested yesterday and charged with Attempted Promotion of a Sexual Performance by a Minor. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office said 51-year-old Arnold L. Merrit Jr. of Eubank was arrested […]

Shepherd says Russell County EMS is prepared as possible for incoming winter weather

Friday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

The need for emergency medical services doesn’t stop in the midst of a winter storm. Russell County EMS Director Charles Shepherd said the ambulance service is as prepared as possible to continue to make runs […]

Shepherd hopes to bring family atmosphere, professionalism to Russell County EMS

Tuesday, October 29 by Zac Oakes

Russell County EMS has a new leader, but he’s no stranger to the local ambulance service. Last week, the local ambulance board named Charles Shepherd as the interim director for Russell County EMS. Shepherd spoke […]

Shepherd named Interim EMS Director

Friday, October 25 by Zac Oakes

Russell County EMS has a new interim director. The local ambulance board selected Charles Shepherd as the new interim director for EMS at a special-called board meeting this morning after former director Robert Baugh was […]

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Russell County EMS Board Elects New Chairman, Expands Director Search

From Driver to Director: Shepherd Looks Back on EMS Career

Fiscal Court Approves Tax Rates for Hospital, EMS and Library

Free Medication Disposal Pouches Available Through Russell County EMS

Russell County EMS Averaging More Than 200 Runs a Month

EMS Board Approves Tax Rate Before Lengthy Executive Session

Russell County EMS employee arrested in Pulaski County

Shepherd says Russell County EMS is prepared as possible for incoming winter weather

Shepherd hopes to bring family atmosphere, professionalism to Russell County EMS

Shepherd named Interim EMS Director

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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