Russell County man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison on child pornography charge

Thursday, February 10 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County man arrested more than a year ago on child pornography charges was recently sentenced to 30 years in federal prison in Texas. Edward Lee Wheeler, age 27, entered a guilty plea in […]

Kentucky bill would freeze tuition at state colleges for four years

Tuesday, February 8 by Zac Oakes

A bill filed in the Kentucky Legislature would require Kentucky universities to freeze tuition for four years with each incoming class. The Kentucky Student Tuition Protection and Accountability Act, or HB 452, would require all […]

Countywide Deer Harvest Down From Last Year’s Total

Friday, January 21 by Derek Aaron

With the 2021-22 whitetail deer season now over, total harvest results from this past season have been released by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. In Russell County, hunters took a total of 367 […]

Russell County man sentenced to 18 years in prison

Wednesday, October 6 by Sean Hammond

A Russell County man has entered a plea of guilty to several drug related charges in Wayne County and has been sentenced to 18 years in prison. Barney Warner, age 36 of Russell Springs entered […]

RSPD Assistant Chief Melissa Taylor honored for retirement after 17 years with department

Friday, April 9 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Assistant Police Chief Melissa Taylor was recognized Thursday night at the city council meeting for her 17 years of work with the Russell Springs Police Department. Taylor recently announced her retirement after a […]

Vaccine now open to anyone 16+ years old

Tuesday, April 6 by Zac Oakes

On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that all Kentuckians 16 and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The Pfizer vaccine is approved for individuals 16 and older; the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson […]

More Wintry Weather Possible Around New Year’s

Saturday, December 26 by Sean Hammond

Good morning everyone and I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas holiday! Hope all of you enjoyed the white Christmas we all finally had. I want to go ahead and look toward the […]

City of Jamestown expected to lower taxes for first time in six years

Thursday, September 17 by Zac Oakes

Jamestown Mayor Nick Shearer was excited to announce to the city council Thursday evening that the council will vote on a proposed tax decrease month. Shearer said this is the first time in six years […]

Students Awaiting Decision on this Year’s Graduation

Friday, May 1 by Sean Hammond

No decision has been made yet regarding graduation for the Russell County High School Class of 2020. Last week, WJRS Local News reported that discussions were underway and it was hoped some decision could be […]

Local Business Celebrates 30 Years Friday

Thursday, October 10 by Sean Hammond

Morgan’s Sanitation is celebrating 30 years in business tomorrow from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at their location at 2449 South Highway 127 in Russell Springs. Morgan’s is inviting everyone to a free lunch and […]

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Russell County man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison on child pornography charge

Kentucky bill would freeze tuition at state colleges for four years

Countywide Deer Harvest Down From Last Year’s Total

Russell County man sentenced to 18 years in prison

RSPD Assistant Chief Melissa Taylor honored for retirement after 17 years with department

Vaccine now open to anyone 16+ years old

More Wintry Weather Possible Around New Year’s

City of Jamestown expected to lower taxes for first time in six years

Students Awaiting Decision on this Year’s Graduation

Local Business Celebrates 30 Years Friday

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Obituaries

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