Month: October 2024

Two brothers from Adair County are now facing federal drug charges for their alleged role in a multi-county drug trafficking operation. The two brothers, 37-year-old Frederick L. Ennis and 35-year-old Diontae M. Ennis, were arrested […]

Kentucky State Police Post 15 will again be conducting traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area. State Police say these checkpoints are part of Post 15’s highway safety efforts. Troopers will be checking for […]

The Russell County Board of Education approved a proposal for concrete work from construction manager Branscum Construction at this morning’s special-called meeting. WJRS News caught up with Superintendent Michael Ford after the meeting to talk […]

The Highway 127 project between Russell and Clinton County has been in the works for several years, and while much progress has been made, the project has reportedly hit a bump in the road, as […]

Russell County High School Senior Emmy Pratt was recently named the 2025 Russell County Distinguished Young Woman. Her performance, both on and off the stage consisting of scholastics, interview, talent, self-expression, and fitness, earned her […]

An Indiana man has entered a guilty plea to charges of illegally trafficking a firearm that Kentucky State Police say was involved in the fatal shooting of Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Josh Phipps. According to […]

Four Russell Springs residents were recently indicted in Adair County. The Adair County grand jury handed down indictments against the following individuals: Lindsey J. Buckingham charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of opiates, possession of […]

Law enforcement officers in neighboring Casey County are investigating a shooting that occurred over the weekend. According to reports, a man was reported shot shortly after 2 p.m. local time Sunday on Shugars Hill Road […]