Month: September 2024

A Russell Springs man was indicted on multiple charges by a Russell County grand jury yesterday, with the charges stemming from a boat accident that took place on Lake Cumberland over the summer. 38-year-old Jason […]

The City of Russell Springs is preparing to host one of its major events, the annual Trunk or Treat on Main Street. WJRS News spoke to Mayor Eddie Thomas about this year’s event. Mayor Thomas […]

A Russell Springs woman is charged with promoting contraband in neighboring Adair County. According to jail records, 33-year-old Kelsey Lynn Sullivan was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail yesterday on charges of promoting contraband. […]

Debra Hembree Lambert, who represents a 25-county area including Russell County on the Kentucky Supreme Court, was recently elected Chief Justice of the state supreme court by her fellow justices. Chief Justice-elect Lambert will serve […]

Kentucky State Police has released an updated statement on last week’s officer-involved shooting. State Police say Trooper Jake Smith attempted a traffic stop on 41-year-old Joshua George Arnold of Russell Springs just before 5:30 on […]

The Russell County Board of Education approved the purchase of two new school buses at its most recent meeting. WJRS News caught up with Superintendent Michael Ford to talk about the new buses and the […]

The Russell Springs City Council met in special session yesterday morning, with the city’s tax rates as one of the main agenda items. Mayor Eddie Thomas said the city is still working on some numbers, […]