Month: March 2026

Kentucky State Police Post 15 is warning area residents about an ongoing text message scam. State Police say these scams involve a text message claiming to be from state police regarding unpaid traffic citations. These […]

A Tennessee man was sentenced to three life sentences in Adair Circuit Court this week in a case involving the death of an Adair County child in a fatal wreck in December 2024. 47-year-old Joel […]

The Russell County Hospital Board of Trustees approved a resolution this week to explore a possible funding opportunity to construct a medical office building. WJRS News caught up with Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson […]

A Tennessee woman was arrested on drug charges early this morning. 34-year-old Germaine Reneau was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of an open alcoholic […]

This boil water advisory was lifted effective 9:58 a.m. on March 27, 2026 ——— The City of Russell Springs has issued a boil water advisory for Highway 1611. The advisory begins at 3195 Hwy 1611 […]

Russell County High School is beginning the search for its next principal. High School Principal Shanna Tarter is set to retire at the end of the school year after serving as principal since 2021. The […]

Russell County Hospital could soon have a new security officer. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said a couple interviews have been conducted with a few more this week, and he hopes an offer will be made […]

Russell County Attorney Kevin Shearer is one of 17 individuals across the commonwealth to be recognized as a Legendary Partner of Kentucky Children’s Advocacy Centers this year. Shearer was among a group of individuals recognized […]