Month: January 2026

A Pulaski County woman was sentenced to 45 years in prison after pleading guilty to a charge of rape first degree – victim under 12 years of age. 32-year-old Larissa N. Wilks was sentenced in […]

Six local students were named to the Dean’s List at Campbellsville University for the Fall 2025 semester. Local students named to the Dean’s List were: Natalie Williams Jennifer Cress Jasmin Grant Teena Diaz Aydan Hardwick […]

WJRS News participated in a conference call with the National Weather Service in Louisville yesterday regarding the incoming winter storm. NWS Louisville Meteorologist Mike Kochasic said the track of the storm remains uncertain and could […]

Russell and surrounding counties are now included in a winter storm warning that will go into effect at midnight Saturday. The National Weather Service in Louisville issued the winter storm warning, which will remain in […]

Russell and surrounding counties have been placed under a Winter Storm Watch by the National Weather Service. The watch extends from midnight on Saturday to 6 a.m. Monday. According to the weather service, periods of […]

Russell County Search and Rescue Chief Chris Money said he and his team are ready to assist if winter weather hits Russell County as predicted this weekend. Russell County Search and Rescue is a key […]

The Russell County Community Blood Drive takes place today at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room. Community Blood Drive Chair Tony Kerr said donations are important year-round, but there is an increased need in the […]

Good evening, everyone. It’s been a while since I’ve shared a weather update here on the website. We’re currently keeping a close eye on the potential for a major winter storm this weekend, so let’s […]

More than 75,000 new registered donors and $1.7 million raised for mission Donate Life Kentucky Trust was founded by Kentucky’s Circuit Court Clerks in 1992 to support the lifesaving mission of organ donation and support […]