Month: March 2020

Governor Andy Beshear in his address this afternoon announced there was a positive case of Coronavirus in Russell County. However, local officials have contacted state officials and have confirmed that was a mistake. There is […]

Trading Post Items- Tuesday

Looking For: Gold fish and someone to do some cabinet work 270-634-1498 Giveaway: Kittens 270-321-9206 For Sale: Farm fresh eggs and chickens 270-343-3736 For Sale: Boat $200 go see it at 6136 East Highway 80 […]

Jamestown Man Arrested on Drug and Other Charges

According to jail records, Cody Dix, age 31, of Jamestown was arrested by Deputy Bradshaw and charged with Public Intoxication Controlled Substance (Excludes Alcohol), Drug Paraphernalia Buy/Possess, and Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree, […]

Kentucky Closing in on 500 COVID-19 Cases

The number of Novel Coronavirus cases in Kentucky is now at 480. During his daily press conference on Monday, Governor Andy Beshear announced 42 additional cases. There were also two more deaths reported with one […]

Vehicle Fire in Russell Springs Monday

Crews were dispatched to a vehicle fire in Russell Springs on Monday. Here was the call as it came through scanner traffic… The fire was quickly extinguished with no injuries reported.

Nicholas Kerns, age 38, of Russell Springs

Nicholas Kerns, age 38, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, March 29th, 2020 at his residence. He was a Carpenter He is survived by: His Parents • Carrie and Joe Kerns One Son • Hunter […]

Trading Post Items- Monday

Looking For: Men’s bicycle 270-566-2063 For Sale: Two workout machines, female dog, two walkie talkie, looking for microwave 270-585-2976 For Sale: Puppies with husky in them, hedgehog, male cat for giveaway 270-378-4641 For Sale: Four […]

Russell County Judge-Executive Full Conversation on COVID-19

Home Destroyed by Fire Sunday Evening

A house trailer, located just outside of Russell Springss, was totally destroyed by fire early last evening. WJRS News spoke with Russell Springs Fire Chief H. M. Bottom about the fire. The department received a […]

Funeral Services Limited to Number of Individuals

In the wake of the Coronavirus, funeral homes are now having to take more drastic measures to keep people safe. An order was issued back on March 25th, mandating that all funeral services in Kentucky […]