Articles by WJRS Staff

Governor’s Sunday update: 425 new cases By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Frankfort, KY – Gov. Andy Beshear on Sunday updated Kentuckians on the state’s continuing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). “Some good news and […]

A Russell County woman was arrested Sunday morning after officers received reports of a domestic dispute. According to reports, 31 year old Latisha Bunch of Russell Springs was charged with possession of a controlled substance, […]

The Columbia Police Department reports the arrest Sunday of two 18 year old Columbia residents on drug charges. According to reports. Columbia City Police Department officer Trevor Foster arrested Riley Baker and Noah Dial on […]

Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 44 deaths resulting in a 3.3% mortality rate among known cases. Hospitalizations: We presently have 9 cases in the […]

Setting tax rates, an agreement with the City of Jamestown, and discussion of possible litigation….those are some of the items on the agenda for the monthly meeting of the Russell County Fiscal Court (this) (Monday) […]

Columbia Police report the arrest of an Adair County man on numerous charges, including charges from Russell County. On Saturday, officers observed a person operating a motor vehicle they believed was operating on a suspended […]

Area residents who are customers of South Kentucky RECC are being warned of a scam which is apparently taking place. RECC officials say they have been contacted by several customers of the electric co-op informing […]