Russell Springs Man Killed, Wife Critically Injured in Cumberland Parkway Crash

Thursday, September 17 by WJRS Staff

A two-vehicle collision Wednesday near the Nancy exit on the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway claimed the life of a Russell Springs man and left his wife critically injured. The collision occurred around noon central […]

Russell County Sheriff Releases August Activity Report, Reminder of Tax Bills Going Out Soon

Thursday, September 17 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office responded to 636 calls for service during the month of August, according to a report Sheriff Derek Polston presented to the Russell County Fiscal Court earlier this week. Deputies made […]

Errol Thornton, 89, of Russell Springs

Wednesday, September 16 by WJRS Staff

Errol K. Thornton, 89, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, September 11th, at Russell County Hospital. Errol was born in Glendale, OH on August 23, 1937, a son of the late Avis (Smith) and Oscar […]

Russell County Transfer Station Handles Up to 600 Tons Weekly

Wednesday, September 16 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Transfer Station and Recycling Center continues to stay busy, handling hundreds of tons of trash and unwanted materials each week. Ronald Johnson, who oversees the facility’s day-to-day operations, told WJRS News the […]

Robert L. Keith, 91, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, September 15 by WJRS Staff

Robert L. Keith, 91, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, September 13th, at Fair Oaks Health Systems, Jamestown, KY. Robert was born in Columbia, KY on August 5, 1935, a son of the late Pearlie […]

Russell County 4-H Shooting Sports Members Earn Top Finishes at State Championship

Sunday, September 13 by WJRS Staff

Russell County 4-H Shooting Sports members delivered an impressive performance Saturday at the Kentucky 4-H State Shooting Sports Championship. The competition was held September 12 at the Blue Grass Sportsmen’s League in Wilmore and brought […]

Russell County 4-H Shooting Sports Members Earn Top Finishes at State Championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, September 13 by WJRS Staff

Russell County 4-H Shooting Sports members delivered an impressive performance Saturday at the Kentucky 4-H State Shooting Sports Championship. The competition was held September 12 at the Blue Grass Sportsmen’s League in Wilmore and brought together 1,035 young competitors from across Kentucky. Russell County... Read More.

Russell Springs Man Found Guilty of Using Electronic Means to Induce Minor

Friday, September 11 by WJRS Staff

A Russell Circuit Court jury has found a Russell Springs man guilty of using electronic means to induce a minor to engage in sexual activity, a Class C felony. Following a two-day trial, the six-man, […]

KSP Arrests Glasgow Man on Russell County Sexual Abuse Charges

Friday, September 11 by WJRS Staff

A Glasgow man was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon on multiple sexual abuse charges stemming from a Russell County investigation. Kentucky State Police arrested 42-year-old Raymond McMillen on a Russell Circuit Court indictment charging him […]

Two Columbia Residents Arrested on Drug Charges in Russell County

Friday, September 11 by WJRS Staff

Two Columbia residents were arrested early Thursday morning on drug-related charges in Russell County. According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Devin Blakey arrested 51-year-old Tommy Latch and 52-year-old Susan Rae Livers. Both were […]

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Russell Springs Man Killed, Wife Critically Injured in Cumberland Parkway Crash

Russell County Sheriff Releases August Activity Report, Reminder of Tax Bills Going Out Soon

Errol Thornton, 89, of Russell Springs

Russell County Transfer Station Handles Up to 600 Tons Weekly

Robert L. Keith, 91, of Russell Springs

Russell County 4-H Shooting Sports Members Earn Top Finishes at State Championship

Russell County 4-H Shooting Sports Members Earn Top Finishes at State Championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell Springs Man Found Guilty of Using Electronic Means to Induce Minor

KSP Arrests Glasgow Man on Russell County Sexual Abuse Charges

Two Columbia Residents Arrested on Drug Charges 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