Month: January 2025

One person was injured in a wreck this morning on Highway 127. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office said a jeep operated by Aaron Lawless of Russell Springs was struck in the rear while stopped in […]

Kentucky is under a Winter Storm Watch from late Thursday night through late Friday night. The storm is expected to bring moderate to heavy snowfall, with 4 to 5 inches of accumulation anticipated in portions […]

Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell is working with Russell County Hospital and other hospitals across the state on a program called “Food is Medicine.” Shell said the program aims to help people live healthier lifestyles, […]

Ten local students were named to the President’s List at the University of the Cumberlands for the Fall 2024 semester. Those local students were: Bradley Whitehead Riley Hill Lacey Day Ashley Wheat Russell Miller John […]

A Knifley man was arrested after leading police on a pursuit through Taylor and Adair counties Monday night. State Police say 46-year-old Bradley Streeval faces numerous charges, including fleeing or evading police first degree, trafficking […]

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office released an update in the ongoing investigation into a break-in at a home under construction in the Esto community. The sheriff’s office located the vehicle believed to be involved in […]

As temperatures remain below freezing, there are options available for those in the community in need of warm shelter. The Russell Springs Fire Department on West Steve Wariner Drive is open as a warming center. […]

At last month’s fiscal court meeting, the topic of a memorial for Deputy Josh Phipps was brought up by Sheriff Derek Polston. Judge Executive Randy Marcum was on Community Conversations on WJRS yesterday, and said […]