A project at Russell Springs City Hall is set to begin next week. WJRS News spoke with Mayor Eddie Thomas about what will be taking place and how it will affect residents conducting business at […]
Russell County High School and middle school will host open house events on Monday. Open House at Russell County Middle School will be from 4-6 p.m. Monday. The high school open house will be from […]
The Russell County Fiscal Court is expected to discuss the county’s tax rate at Monday’s regular meeting. The court is also expected to open bids for the upcoming construction project on the courthouse steps. The […]
Salem Elementary is a finalist for a $100,000 grant that would provide new playground equipment for the school. The winner is determined by voting and you can cast your vote daily here. The contest is […]
The Russell Springs Police Department has a new chief, but he’s no stranger to the department. Bryan Shepard, who has served as the interim chief the last several months, was unanimously approved by the city […]
A popular boat dock on nearby Dale Hollow Lake caught fire late Thursday afternoon and received major damage. According to reports provided to WJRS Local News, the fire began at Sunset Dock when a houseboat […]
Two Russell Springs residents were arrested in Columbia at the Family Dollar Wednesday evening. According to Columbia Police, 41-year-old Kathleen Hahn was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine. James […]
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is proposing a second notable pay increase for Kentucky State Police troopers, along with an increase in funding for training for local law enforcement. Beshear’s budget proposal released this week includes […]
Kentucky State Police say that no foul play is suspected in the death of a four-month old child over the weekend. A spokesperson for Kentucky State Police Post 15 told WJRS News Wednesday morning at […]
The City of Russell Springs is expected to nominate its new police chief at tonight’s city council meeting. Bryan Shepard has served as the city’s interim police chief since May, but the city is expected […]