Year: 2025

SOMERSET, Ky. (Nov. 26, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 Office advises motorist that beginning Monday, Dec. 1, the KY 80 Fishing Creek bridge (mile point 13.8) in Pulaski County will be […]

There are several free Thanksgiving meals taking place in the area. Esto Country Store will have a free Thanksgiving meal for dine-in or carry-out beginning at 11 a.m. Wednesday for anyone in need. Paying customers […]

A pair of Clinton County residents were arrested this morning by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. 37-year-old Travis Shane Sloan was arrested and charged with possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. 28-year-old Brooke […]

Russell Springs Elementary received an overall green rating based on scores from last year’s state assessment. Green is the second-highest color rating a school can receive from the state. Russell Springs Elementary earned green ratings […]

Russell County Hospital is ready for work to begin on its expansion project. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson told WJRS News although there have been multiple delays, all the boxes have been checked for work to […]

The annual Russell County Jaycees Toys for Tots Radio Auction begins tomorrow. Grant Hadley with the Russell County Jaycees was a guest on Community Conversation on WJRS this week and spoke about the community support […]

A Russell Springs woman was arrested on a felony assault charge last night. 20-year-old Madison McBeath was arrested and charged with assault second degree – domestic violence. McBeath was arrested by Officer Savannah Harlan with […]

A man was indicted by a Russell County grand jury yesterday on charges including rape and unlawful transaction with a minor. Another man was indicted on a charge of arson first degree. Luis Felipe Aparicio […]