Month: April 2023

The Russell County Laker Baseball team picked up a pair of wins in a Saturday doubleheader at Laker Field. The Lakers started the day with a come-from-behind win over the Bowling Green Purples. The Lakers […]

Russell County Public Library purchases adjacent property

Russell County Public Library Director Lindsey Westerfield told WJRS News the library has recently purchased nearly 5 acres of property adjacent to the library. The library used funds from the sale of the old library […]

Lady Laker Softball back in action tonight

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team is back in action tonight. The Lady Lakers go on the road for a matchup with Barren County this evening. First pitch is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

RCMS baseball defeats Barren Co in three innings

The Russell County Middle School Laker Baseball team defeated Barren County in three innings on Friday. The Lakers won 15-3 over the Trojans. Luke Walters drove in five runs for the Lakers on two hits. […]

Maynard to appear in court today

A preliminary hearing in the case of a Jamestown man accused of murdering his half-brother is set to take place today. Lee Maynard is scheduled to appear in Russell District Court today at 1 p.m. […]

Wreck involving Adair County school bus prompts investigation

An early Sunday morning head-on collision involving a school bus in neighboring Adair County is being investigated by police. According to the Columbia Police Department, the crash happened early Sunday morning, after 1 a.m. Margaret […]

RCMS Softball gets win over Casey County

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Softball team picked up a 13-4 win over Casey County Friday evening. Addy Abrell and Camdin Cooper each had a pair of hits while Brailee Wilkerson drove in […]

Jamestown man arrested after blinding drivers with spotlight; allegedly in possession of drugs, AR-15

A Jamestown man was arrested just before 11:30 p.m. this past Friday night after Russell Springs Police Department Officer Matt Parrish observed a vehicle driving with a spot light on, blinding other motorists. According to […]

Friday afternoon crash sends 2 people to RCH

A two-vehicle crash this past Friday afternoon injured both a Russell Springs man and a Jamestown woman, according to Russell County Deputy Sheriff Dustin Bunch. Just before 4:45 p.m. Friday, Jessica Overby of Jamestown, operating […]

Man arrested in Adair County on child abuse charge

A man in neighboring Adair County was arrested late last week on criminal abuse of six-year-old boy, according to Adair County law enforcement. Child Protective Services had initiated an investigation based on a complaint they […]