Year: 2024

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two suspects in a recent burglary case. The sheriff’s office said they are looking for 38-year-old Ricky Franklin and 40-year-old Nicole Edwards in connection with the burglary. […]

RCHS Principal says school phone policy has been good for students and teachers

Yesterday on local news, we reported how Kentucky lawmakers are considering a statewide policy on cell phones in schools. Some schools have already implemented policies, like Russell County High School. Principal Shanna Tarter said the […]

Circuit Judge for Adair and Casey counties suspended for 14 days

The circuit judge for the 29th Judicial Circuit, covering Adair and Casey counties, has been suspended for 14 days due to misconduct. According to the Judicial Conduct Commission, Judge Judy Vance Murphy is suspended from […]

LCADD receives award

Lake Cumberland Area Development District recently received a national award for its work with making improvements to the homes of senior citizens in the area. The district received an Aliceann Wohlbruck NADO Impact Award for […]

Kentucky stuck with Jayden Clark through tough injury

By Larry Vaught Kentucky commit Jayden Clark of Northmont High School in Clayton, Ohio, missed his junior season with a torn knee ligament he suffered at a recruiting event that led to some teams backing […]

November 12, 2024 WJRS Staff

Beulah Jones, age 86, of Russell Springs

Beulah Jones, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Monday, November 11, 2024, at her home. She was 86 years of age. Born in Columbia, on February 19, 1938, she was a daughter of […]

State lawmakers considering school cell phone policy

State lawmakers are considering enacting a statewide policy for cell phones in schools. Lawmakers heard from well-known researchers and school administrators during a meeting of the interim recently to discuss the impact of cell phones […]

Fishing Creek Bridge closed

The Fishing Creek Bridge on Highway 80 is now closed. The closure is set to last 75 days, according to the state transportation cabinet. The closure comes as work began earlier this month on a […]

Russell County selected as new pilot site for program aimed at diverting low-level offenders into treatment instead of jail

Russell County is one of seven counties to be selected as a new pilot site for a program aimed at diverting low-level offenders away from jail and into substance use disorder or mental health treatment. […]

Russell County man arrested in Pulaski on drug charges

A Russell County man was arrested in Pulaski County on drug charges yesterday. According to reports, 35-year-old Allen Marshall Hash of Russell Springs was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance – third […]