Clinton County Inmate Captured Less Than 15 Minutes After Escape

Wednesday, November 4 by WJRS Staff

An inmate who escaped from the Clinton County Jail Tuesday afternoon was back in custody less than 15 minutes later. Jacob Morgan escaped around 1:45 p.m. and was apprehended by Albany Police officers a short […]

Russell, Wayne County men among those to receive posthumous pardons from Governor for helping slaves escape

Friday, June 19 by Zac Oakes

Two men from Russell and Wayne counties are among over 40 individuals to receive a posthumous pardon from Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. These individuals were charged with harboring, aiding, or enticing Black slaves to escape […]

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 […]

Vehicle collides with cow on Hales Highway, occupants escape uninjured

Wednesday, January 21 by Zac Oakes

A vehicle struck a cow on Hales Highway last night, but the occupants of the vehicle were able to escape the collision uninjured. The collision occurred about half-a-mile from Lakewood Country Club a little after […]

Three escape injury following 2-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon

Wednesday, May 3 by Derek Aaron

A non-injury two-vehicle crash on U.S. 127 in front of Russell County High School snarled-up traffic just before school was to let out for the day on Tuesday, according to Russell Springs Police Assistant Chief […]

Two female inmates escape in Casey County

Thursday, December 1 by Derek Aaron

Two female inmates escaped early this morning from unlocked doors in a work center in neighboring Casey County. The Casey County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the two inmates who escaped at 4:20 a.m. local […]

Russell County man attempts to escape Adair jail for 2nd time

Friday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

The Columbia Police Department was called to the Adair Regional Jail early Friday morning, February 18, 2022 after being advised an inmate had attempted to escape. Upon arrival, Officers spoke with Deputy Jailers who advised a […]

Several Escape Injury After Car Catches Fire

Tuesday, November 16 by Zac Oakes

A car hit a deer on the Cumberland Parkway Sunday night, catching fire and blocking traffic for hours. Nobody was injured in the collision and subsequent fire. According to Russell Springs Police, the collision occurred […]

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Clinton County Inmate Captured Less Than 15 Minutes After Escape

Russell, Wayne County men among those to receive posthumous pardons from Governor for helping slaves escape

Drivers escape injuries in 127/80 collision

Vehicle collides with cow on Hales Highway, occupants escape uninjured

Three escape injury following 2-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon

Two female inmates escape in Casey County

Russell County man attempts to escape Adair jail for 2nd time

Several Escape Injury After Car Catches Fire

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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