Russell County Sheriff’s Department Arrests Two in Jabez Community

Saturday, August 1 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Sheriff’s Department reports two people were arrested just before dawn Saturday at a residence on Middle Ridge Road in the Jabez community. According to Sheriff Derek Polston, deputies Stone Bolin and Devin […]

Jabez man arrested after allegedly fleeing from police

Monday, April 27 by Zac Oakes

A Jabez man was arrested over the weekend after allegedly fleeing from police. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 37-year-old Jonathan Salley Saturday night. He was charged with fleeing or evading police – 2nd degree, […]

Jabez man arrested, charged with kidnapping minor

Tuesday, December 2 by Zac Oakes

A Jabez man was arrested after reportedly kidnapping a 16-year-old girl in 2023 and demanding a ransom from her family. 22-year-old Tanner Fields was arrested by Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Matt Parrish this afternoon and […]

KSP, sheriff’s office investigating theft in Jabez area

Monday, November 10 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police and the Russell County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a reported theft from a home in the Jabez area, including Cherokee Trail and Indian Pines. The sheriff’s office is asking for the public’s […]

PVA discusses growth in Jabez community

Monday, August 25 by Zac Oakes

Over the last few years, one of the fastest-growing areas of Russell County has been the Jabez community. The Jabez community has been experiencing a significant amount of growth over the last few years, with […]

Coroner’s office investigating apparent murder-suicide in Jabez Saturday night

Sunday, June 1 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Coroner’s Office is investigating an apparent murder-suicide that occurred in the Jabez community Saturday night. The coroner’s office was called out at around 8:45 Saturday night to a residence on Cherokee Trail […]

Logging accident in Jabez claims life of Casey man

Thursday, September 26 by Zac Oakes

A Liberty man died as a result of a logging accident in the Jabez community this morning. Russell County Coroner Mark Coots told WJRS News 25-year-old Luke Dee Wilson of Liberty was killed in the […]

Edith Ann Stephens Jessee, age 89, Formerly of Jabez

Wednesday, March 27 by Sean Hammond

Edith Ann Stephens Jessee, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at her home in Lawrenceburg, KY. She was born on January 19, 1935, in Jabez, KY, to Winford Edwin and Zella Whittle Stephens, who […]

County votes to provide funding for Duo Broadband Jabez project

Tuesday, February 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court voted last week to provide funds for the Duo Broadband project in Jabez. Duo Broadband is currently in the midst of a large-scale project in Jabez totaling more than $6 […]

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Russell County Sheriff’s Department Arrests Two in Jabez Community

Jabez man arrested after allegedly fleeing from police

Jabez man arrested, charged with kidnapping minor

KSP, sheriff’s office investigating theft in Jabez area

PVA discusses growth in Jabez community

Coroner’s office investigating apparent murder-suicide in Jabez Saturday night

Logging accident in Jabez claims life of Casey man

Edith Ann Stephens Jessee, age 89, Formerly of Jabez

County votes to provide funding for Duo Broadband Jabez project

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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