Two-Vehicle Collision Reported on U.S. 127 North of Russell Springs

Monday, August 3 by WJRS Staff

A two-vehicle collision was reported late Sunday morning on U.S. Highway 127, approximately three miles north of Russell Springs. According to Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Chad Fox, the crash occurred at approximately 11:50 a.m. when […]

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 […]

Russell County Middle School Names New Principal

Thursday, July 30 by WJRS Staff

Russell County Schools has announced the selection of a new principal for Russell County Middle School. Superintendent Michael Ford announced that Mrs. Sarah Aaron has been selected to lead the school following a thorough selection […]

Russell Springs Man Accused of Stealing More Than $12,000 from Employer

Thursday, July 30 by WJRS Staff

A Russell Springs man is facing a felony theft charge following an investigation by the Russell Springs Police Department. James Curtis Cox, 66, was arrested Tuesday around 2:50 p.m. by Russell Springs Police Officer Brenton […]

Russell County Grand Jury Returns Indictments Against 17 Individuals

Thursday, July 30 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Grand Jury met Tuesday for its regular monthly session, returning true bills against 17 individuals. According to Russell Circuit Court records, those indicted include: Christopher M. Austin, of Russell Springs – Murder, […]

Russell County Hospital Board Approves Columbia Expansion Plan

Wednesday, July 29 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors has unanimously approved a proposal that would expand the hospital’s reach into neighboring Adair County. During Tuesday afternoon’s regular monthly meeting, Hospital CEO Scott Thompson presented a recommendation […]

Russell County Hospital Reports Strong Financial Year, Expansion Project Ahead of Schedule

Wednesday, July 29 by WJRS Staff

Russell County Hospital continues to post strong financial results while making progress on several major projects. During Tuesday afternoon’s monthly meeting of the Russell County Hospital Board of Directors, CEO Scott Thompson reported the hospital […]

Gary Veston Grider, 77, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, July 28 by WJRS Staff

Gary Veston Grider, age 77, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at V. A. Hospital – Lexington. He was a retired iron worker and a Veteran of the United States Army. […]

Kathy Wells, 61, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, July 28 by WJRS Staff

Kathy Wells, 61, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, July 25th, at Medical Center Health, Bowling Green, KY. Kathy was born in Meadville, PA on May 7, 1965, a daughter of Shirley (Reitz) Dobbs, of […]

Meth Charges Filed After Two Early Morning Traffic Stops in Russell County

Monday, July 27 by WJRS Staff

Russell County authorities made two drug-related arrests during separate early morning traffic stops Monday. Russell Springs Police Officer Chris Tweedy arrested 37-year-old Joshua Foley of Columbia during a traffic stop around 4:30 a.m. Foley was […]

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Two-Vehicle Collision Reported on U.S. 127 North of Russell Springs

Russell County Sheriff’s Department Arrests Two in Jabez Community

Russell County Middle School Names New Principal

Russell Springs Man Accused of Stealing More Than $12,000 from Employer

Russell County Grand Jury Returns Indictments Against 17 Individuals

Russell County Hospital Board Approves Columbia Expansion Plan

Russell County Hospital Reports Strong Financial Year, Expansion Project Ahead of Schedule

Gary Veston Grider, 77, of Russell Springs

Kathy Wells, 61, of Russell Springs

Meth Charges Filed After Two Early Morning Traffic Stops in Russell County

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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