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RS Resident Receives Award From Gatton Academy

A Russell Springs resident who attends the Gatton Academy at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green has earned a prestigious award. Maggie Gossage, a senior from Russell County High School, recently earned second place in […]

RS Woman Arrested on Felony Charge Tuesday

According to information received by WJRS Local News, 30-year-old Vanna Williams was charged with Custodial Interference, a felony, by Trooper Billy Begley of the Kentucky State Police.   No further details were available. Williams was lodged in […]

RS Man Arrested on Alcohol Related Charges

According to jail records, 30-year-old Jay Faulkner was arrested by Deputy Meyer with the Russell County Sheriff’s Department and charged with alcohol intoxication in public place 1st and 2nd offenses. Faulkner was lodged in the […]

RS Man Arrested Tuesday by RSPD

According to jail records, Jimmy Weston, age 37, was arrested by Officer Pritchard with the department and charged with Public Intoxication-Controlled Substance Excludes Alcohol. Weston was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center a little […]

RS Man Arrested on Assault Charges

According to reports, Justin Vaughn, age 38, was arrested by Deputy Nathan Bradshaw with the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and charged with Assault, 4th Degree (Domestic Violence) minor injury. Vaughn was lodged in the Russell […]

RS Man Arrested on Assault Charges

Officer West with the Russell Springs Police Department arrested 25-year-old Jesus Morales and charged him with Assault, 4th Degree minor injury. Morales was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center just after 3:00 pm Monday […]

RS Woman Arrested Tuesday on Various Charges

According to jail records, 37-year-old Rebecca England was arrested by Deputy Perkins with the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and charged with Operating Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs/Etc .08 1st Offense, Improper Registration Plate, […]