Year: 2025

The first event celebrating Russell County’s Bicentennial this year is coming up. Susan Melton from the Russell County Judge Executive’s Office shared a few details with WJRS. The event will take place at the Russell […]

We’re still two years away from the next election for Kentucky’s Governor, but Representative James Comer is already taking a look at running for the state’s highest office. Comer represents 35 counties in the U.S. […]

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office has a new deputy. Deputy Chris Tweedy has joined the sheriff’s office. Tweedy has experience working in other surrounding counties. He’s worked for the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, Adair County […]

Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Barber was one of the recipients of the Governor’s Impaired Driving Enforcement Awards. Barber was recognized at a ceremony in Lexington with hundreds of officers from across the state. Barber […]

Two Russell County residents have been indicted in Adair County. An Adair County grand jury indicted 28-year-old Allison Jo Stargel, who has addresses listed in both Jamestown and Columbia, on a charge of possession of […]

WJRS is continuing to track a potential winter storm that could impact the area Sunday into Monday. Current models indicate much of the winter weather will remain north of Russell County, but that is subject […]