Month: September 2024

We’re learning more about the suspect in Monday’s shooting that resulted in the death of Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Josh Phipps. 41-year-old Joshua Arnold was arrested by state police earlier this year following a traffic […]

A pair of hikers discovered a body near Exit 49 on Interstate 75 near London yesterday and state investigators believe the remains are that of the man who fired shots at passing vehicles on the […]

The Jamestown City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The council will meet at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting is open to the public. We’ll have more on tomorrow’s local […]

The budget for Russell County Schools for this school year will be at an all time high…more than $28 million.    District Treasurer Marla Carnes, in presenting the budget to the board, noted that although […]

Deputy Josh Phipps is being remembered as someone who was always willing to serve the community, no matter the sacrifice. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston spoke to WJRS News and said Phipps was an exceptional […]

The suspect in Monday’s shooting on Bluebird Drive in Russell Springs has been identified. WJRS News has confirmed the suspect has been identified as 41-year-old Joshua Arnold of Russell Springs. Arnold died Monday night in […]

A community prayer service was held at Russell Springs City Park yesterday evening. The event’s organizer, Jessie Hopper, spoke to WJRS News about how the event came together. Hopper said the prayer service was in […]

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford announced that additional counselors will be placed at Russell County Schools today as students return to the classroom following the tragic death of Deputy Josh Phipps Monday night. Ford […]