Month: April 2026

The Russell Springs Police Department responded to 635 calls for service last month. The police department made 27 arrests during the month of March, including 3 alcohol DUI arrests and 3 other alcohol-related arrests. Russell […]

Progress is continuing on the new marching band practice area. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News a look at where things stand on the project. The new practice area is expected to […]

A Whitley City man is facing a rape charge in Russell County. 29-year-old Trevor Taylor is charged with rape – third degree. Taylor was arrested by Kentucky State Police and initially lodged in the Whitley […]

A Russell Springs man was arrested yesterday afternoon. 39-year-old William Joshua Galbreth was arrested yesterday and charged with menacing and intimidating a participant in the legal process. Galbreth was arrested by Deputy Troy Young and […]

The county free trash disposal day is today. This will take place at the county landfill from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. This is for Russell County residents only. White goods such as refrigerators, […]