Month: September 2024

Drivers will soon encounter a new type of traffic signal at three intersections along U.S. 127 in Russell Springs. The new lights include a flashing yellow arrow, which indicates that drivers can proceed with caution […]

Students in Adair County were taken into custody and charged after posting a threatening message on Snapchat earlier this week that resulted in classes being called off for two days. Adair County Schools Superintendent Jason […]

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office responded to more than 500 911 calls last month. That’s according to the latest monthly activity report from the sheriff’s office. Last month, the sheriff’s office made 45 arrests, performed […]

Russell County Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent Jonathan Oakes said the extension office has a lot going on during the fall months. As fall gets closer, Oakes spoke to WJRS News about the different […]

With a rash of recent threatening messages against schools in the area, Russell County Attorney Kevin Shearer and local law enforcement officers made stops at Russell County Middle School and Russell County High School Wednesday […]

A Russell Springs man was arrested Tuesday night after he reportedly made threats against Russell County Hospital and hospital employees. Trooper Cody Ford with Kentucky State Police Post 15 served a warrant at around 10 […]

Kentucky State Police Post 11 has released details about a fatal shooting that took place in Wayne County Tuesday morning. According to state police, 66-year-old Willard Ray Upchurch was arrested by troopers and charged with […]

A farmer working in a corn field Wednesday morning reportedly found a stolen firearm, which is part of an investigation being conducted by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the stolen […]