WJRS News

Where are people moving into Russell County moving from? According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, those moving to Russell County come from across the commonwealth and several from different states. The county most […]

The jury in the case of the Commonwealth of Kentucky vs Harold Michael Milam found him not guilty yesterday on the charge of sexual abuse first degree, but could not reach a verdict on the […]

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to adjust to be able to move forward with its mission to serve the public.  The sheriff’s department recently lost two deputies in the last week with the […]

Play Mart Inc., an industry leader in recycled plastic play systems, is adding a $1.7 million investment in the company’s current operation in neighboring Pulaski County, creating 10 new full-time jobs. The project includes expanding […]

A tank company with locations in four different states is set to build a new location in neighboring Adair County. Phillips Tank and Structure, a nationwide tank construction contractor with locations in Pennsylvania, California, Hawaii […]

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a home was reportedly hit by gunfire. The incident occurred just before noon in the area of East Highway 619 and Indian Cave Hill, according to reports. […]

Ten people were indicted by a Russell County grand jury this week. Those indicted included the following individuals: Lyra Leftwich, age 19 and Trevor Johnson, age 25, both of Jamestown, charged with criminal abuse of […]

Dr. Jerry Westerfield of Russell Springs will receive the honorary alumnus award at Lindsey Wilson College’s Homecoming Weekend this weekend. Westerfield will receive the award at the college’s Alumni Awards Celebration on Saturday. Westerfield will […]

The search continues for a 20-year-old man who has been missing for more than a week now near the Casey/Pulaski County line. David “DJ” Whitt was last seen Tuesday Sept. 19 at around 6:30 p.m. […]

The Russell County Community Blood Drive is today. The drive will be held tomorrow in the South Kentucky RECC Community Room from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. One donor will win a $100 gift card […]