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Murder Suspect Apprehended After Weeks on The Run
More details coming soon from Clinton County Sheriff Ricky Marcum. This story will be updated when new details are made available to WJRS NEWS.
Year: 2026
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Russell Springs Man Killed, Wife Critically Injured in Cumberland Parkway Crash
A two-vehicle collision Wednesday near the Nancy exit on the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway claimed the life of a Russell Springs man and left his wife critically injured. The collision occurred around noon central […]
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Russell County Sheriff Releases August Activity Report, Reminder of Tax Bills Going Out Soon
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office responded to 636 calls for service during the month of August, according to a report Sheriff Derek Polston presented to the Russell County Fiscal Court earlier this week. Deputies made […]
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Casey County Traffic Stop Results in Multiple Charges
A Somerset man was arrested on drug and weapons charges following a traffic stop in Casey County shortly after midnight Tuesday. According to the arrest citation, Casey County sheriff’s deputies stopped 30-year-old James Cox on […]
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Liberty Man Charged with Resisting Arrest and Threatening
A Liberty man was arrested Wednesday morning on several charges. According to court records, 39-year-old Jason Goode was arrested at around 9:30 by Police Chief Steven Garrett. Goode was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, […]
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Lady Lakers Shine on the State Golf Stage
The Russell County Lady Lakers recently showcased their talents on the state stage. The Lady Lakers competed in the All-State Tournament at the University Club of Kentucky, playing 36 holes over two days against 15 […]
Obituaries
Errol Thornton, 89, of Russell Springs
Errol K. Thornton, 89, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, September 11th, at Russell County Hospital. Errol was born in Glendale, OH on August 23, 1937, a son of the late Avis (Smith) and Oscar […]
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RCMS Girls Win 16th District Softball Tournament
The Russell County Middle School Lady Lakers softball team won the 16th District middle school softball championship last night in Tompkinsville. The Lady Lakers defeated Monroe County Middle School 5-1. Keira Gallagher earned the win […]
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Lakers Lose to Wayne County 2-1
The Laker boys soccer team traveled to Wayne County on Tuesday. Wayne scored early in the game, but the Lakers fought back and managed to even up the score in the 37th minute with Sebastian […]
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Lady Lakers Roll Past Somerset 6-1
The Russell County Lady Laker soccer team picked up a convincing varsity win over Somerset Tuesday night, defeating the Lady Briar Jumpers 6-1. Addison Coffey and Madison Bennett led the Russell County offense, with each […]