Beshear signs emergency bill to stop sale of “gas station heroin”

Friday, March 24 by Zac Oakes

Governor Andy Beshear signed a bill yesterday that would classify any product containing tianeptine, an unregulated drug known as “gas station heroin” that produces opioid-like effects, as a Schedule I controlled substance, which would prevent […]

Traffic stop leads to arrest of Russell County pair

Tuesday, March 7 by Derek Aaron

Two individuals from Russell Springs were arrested by the Adair County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend following a traffic stop on the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway, according to law enforcement. Just before midnight Friday, […]

Sen. Paul makes stop in Jamestown ahead of Election Day

Monday, November 7 by Derek Aaron

Sen. Rand Paul made a campaign stop in Russell County this past Friday, speaking to constituents and elected officials in front of the Russell County Judicial Center just after noon. Paul spoke to WJRS NEWS […]

Sen. Rand Paul to make campaign stop in Jamestown Friday

Thursday, November 3 by Derek Aaron

Sen. Rand Paul will be making a campaign stop in Russell County on Friday. The senator will be in Jamestown at the Russell County Judicial Center’s first floor district courtroom at noon for a meet […]

Russell Springs man arrested following traffic stop on parkway

Friday, September 2 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested following a traffic stop on the Cumberland Parkway Tuesday night. According to a report from Kentucky State Police, 47-year-old Barry Joe Kerr was arrested and faces numerous charges. Kerr […]

Three Russell County residents arrested in Casey County following traffic stop

Thursday, July 21 by Zac Oakes

Three Russell County residents were arrested in Casey County last week following a traffic stop, according to the Casey County Sheriff’s Office. The traffic stop occurred on Highway 127 last week, according to the sheriff’s […]

Legislation would stop government entities from requiring Covid-19 immunization

Friday, March 11 by Derek Aaron

Legislation is moving through the General Assembly that would stop government entities from requiring Covid-19 immunization or proof thereof . Keith West files this report for WJRS NEWS…

County purchasing cameras hoping to stop road sign thieves

Tuesday, February 15 by Zac Oakes

The theft or vandalization of road signs in Russell County is becoming an issue and county leaders are taking additional steps to curb the issue. During Monday night’s fiscal court meeting, magistrates expressed concern about […]

School Districts that Require Masking Can Stop Quarantines, Contact Tracing

Friday, January 14 by Derek Aaron

Under updated state health guidelines, Kentucky school districts that require universal masking can halt contact tracing and quarantines for those exposed to Covid-19 at school. Masks currently remain optional in Russell County Schools for students, […]

$2.1M in Grants to Stop Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence

Friday, December 31 by Derek Aaron

More than $2.1 million in grant funding has been awarded to 30 agencies across Kentucky to prevent sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking as well as to enhance victim services, according to the […]

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Beshear signs emergency bill to stop sale of “gas station heroin”

Traffic stop leads to arrest of Russell County pair

Sen. Paul makes stop in Jamestown ahead of Election Day

Sen. Rand Paul to make campaign stop in Jamestown Friday

Russell Springs man arrested following traffic stop on parkway

Three Russell County residents arrested in Casey County following traffic stop

Legislation would stop government entities from requiring Covid-19 immunization

County purchasing cameras hoping to stop road sign thieves

School Districts that Require Masking Can Stop Quarantines, Contact Tracing

$2.1M in Grants to Stop Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence

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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