Year: 2024

One of the suspects local law enforcement has been searching for in a recent burglary case in the Esto community was arrested in Franklin County this afternoon. 40-year-old Nicole Edwards was arrested this afternoon on […]

Kentucky State Police made three arrests from a drug trafficking investigation in neighboring Cumberland County this morning. State Police say 31-year-old Amber Melton, 47-year-old Jamie Stern, and 31-year-old Wesley Smith, all of Burkesville, were arrested […]

Local gas prices remain lower than state average. The average price of gas in Russell County, according to AAA, comes in at $2.71 although prices have trended upward to $2.75 this week. The state average […]

The new cell phone policy at Russell County High School implemented this year has cut down on behavior issues, according to principal Shanna Tarter. The policy requires students to turn in their cell phone when […]

The trial of a Jamestown man accused of arson continues today. The trial of 65-year-old Nathan McClure of Jamestown on charges of arson and criminal mischief got underway yesterday in Russell Circuit Court and continues […]

Law enforcement officers are continuing the search for two suspects involved in a recent burglary near the Esto community. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office told WJRS News they are following up on leads provided to […]

The Russell Springs City Council will meet this evening with just a few action items on the agenda. The council will hold the first reading of an amendment to the fireworks & fire prevention ordinance […]