Articles by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 is investigating a possible homicide at Eagles Nest RV Park that occurred Friday. Russell County Coroner Mark Coots told WJRS News he pronounced Christopher Glen Coffey, age 38, deceased at […]

The Kentucky State Police will be having its annual Black Friday sale Thanksgiving Day and Friday to raise funds for the Trooper Teddy Bear program, which is designed to develop trust between law enforcement and […]

A Russell County man indicted on multiple sex crimes was arrested late Wednesday night. Robert Young, age 50 of Jamestown, is charged with sodomy first degree, incest, and rape first degree. He was lodged in […]

Secretary of State Michael Adams announces that, for the sixth month this year, more voters were removed from Kentucky’s voter rolls than were added. In October, 6,968 new voters registered, and 7,146 were removed – […]

All pregnant and up to 2 months postpartum moms in Russell County–as well as their significant others-are invited to either of two Virtual Healthy Baby Workshops in December, provided by the RPC KY MOMs program, […]

Nearly 7,600 Russell County residents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to CDC data. A little more than 42 percent of Russell County residents are fully vaccinated, including about 50 percent of those 12 years […]

A Russell Springs woman was arrested by Kentucky State Police Wednesday morning. Patricia Norris, age 40, was arrested and charged with trafficking in more than two grams of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance third […]

A third candidate has filed for 4th District Magistrate. Travis Dixon filed papers on Wednesday to enter the race for magistrate. Dixon is the third candidate, joining Robert Coppage and incumbent Steve Richardson.

Barry Flatt is joining the race for 3rd District Magistrate. Flatt joins Zachary Wilson and Chase Antle as candidates for what is expected to be an open 3rd district spot. Current magistrate Ronald Johnson has […]

A Russell County Grand Jury handed down indictments on Tuesday. Those indicted were the following: Harold Michael Milam, age 36 of Russell Springs, indicted on charges of sexual abuse first degree with a victim under […]