Local fire departments present awards

Monday, December 5 by Zac Oakes

Two local fire departments presented awards at ceremonies held over the weekend. The Eli Volunteer Fire Department recognized Lieutenant John Shaffer as Officer of the Year and John Coons as Firefighter of the Year. The […]

Russell Springs Fire investigates Tuesday night blaze

Wednesday, November 30 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Fire Department is investigating a Tuesday night fire on Clara Drive. According to Fire Chief Bobby Johnson, firefighters were called out to a home fire just before 7 p.m. Tuesday night. No […]

Russell Springs Fire Dept. called out to Thanksgiving blaze

Monday, November 28 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Fire Department was called out late Thursday night to an out building on fire on Alexander Drive. According to a report from the fire department, firefighters were called out just before 11:30 […]

Adair County man arrested for allegedly setting fire at local business

Thursday, November 10 by Zac Oakes

A Columbia man was arrested yesterday evening after he allegedly set a fire at a local business in Columbia. According to Columbia Police, an investigation began after surveillance footage captured a man setting a fire […]

RS Fire Department works two fires early Sunday

Monday, October 24 by Derek Aaron

The Russell Springs Fire Department worked two fires during the early morning hours on Sunday, according to Russell Springs Fire Chief Bobby Johnson. The fire department was first dispatched out at 4:12 a.m. to a […]

Mayor Thomas discusses ongoing projects at city cemetery, fire station

Monday, October 17 by Zac Oakes

Work is ongoing at the Russell Springs Cemetery and fire station. Mayor Eddie Thomas spoke to WJRS News about these ongoing projects.

Burn ban goes into effect Saturday as fall forest fire season begins

Friday, September 30 by Derek Aaron

With fall forest fire season beginning, the Kentucky Division of Forestry has issued a statewide burn ban to go into effect, starting Saturday, October 1st through December 15th. Beginning Saturday, no burning is allowed 6 […]

Russell Springs man passes away after house fire Friday night

Tuesday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man passed away following a house fire that occurred off West Highway 80 Friday evening. According to the Russell Springs Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched to a home located at 2164 West […]

Mayor gives update on work at Russell Springs Fire Station

Thursday, September 1 by Zac Oakes

Work is ongoing to renovate the Russell Springs Fire Station. WJRS News caught up with Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas, who provided an update on the latest work at the station and a projected timeline […]

Truck fire blocks Highway 80 near Russell-Adair line

Thursday, September 1 by Zac Oakes

A truck that was traveling east from Columbia suddenly caught fire Wednesday afternoon in the middle of the roadway. The incident occurred just after 3:30 p.m. approximately three miles past the Russell/Adair County line. The […]

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Local fire departments present awards

Russell Springs Fire investigates Tuesday night blaze

Russell Springs Fire Dept. called out to Thanksgiving blaze

Adair County man arrested for allegedly setting fire at local business

RS Fire Department works two fires early Sunday

Mayor Thomas discusses ongoing projects at city cemetery, fire station

Burn ban goes into effect Saturday as fall forest fire season begins

Russell Springs man passes away after house fire Friday night

Mayor gives update on work at Russell Springs Fire Station

Truck fire blocks Highway 80 near Russell-Adair line

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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