A Russell Springs man was arrested early this morning following a police pursuit. Russell Springs Police Officer Lucas Justice arrested 25 year old Perry Bishop on charges of Fleeing and Evading Police by motor vehicle, […]
If you happened to travel a few of the major highways of Russell Springs this past weekend you may have happened across children and firemen flagging down vehicles. No worries, it wasn’t an emergency, it […]
Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 45 deaths resulting in a 3.3% mortality rate among known cases. Hospitalizations: We presently have 12 cases in the […]
JOB OPPORTUNITIES in RUSSELL COUNTY, KY Arby’s of Russell Springs is hiring for ALL positions. Interested applicants can pick up an application in person or go to Snagajob.com For more information, call 270-866-3984 and ask […]
KSP Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Cumberland County Burkesville, KY. (August 11, 2020) – The Kentucky State Police, Columbia Post is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred just before 4:30 pm yesterday afternoon in […]
The Russell County Fiscal Court met last evening for the regular monthly meeting for August, 2020. County Judge Gary Robertson spoke to John Thompson for WJRS News after the meeting and gave a breakdown of […]
On Saturday, August 8, 2020, at around 2:30 am, the Adair County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the Coburg community in response to a vehicle on fire close to a residence. As a result of […]
There were five new cases of COVID-19 reported yesterday in Russell County. Those additional cases now gives Russell County 31 active cases, the highest number to date. Deaths: We are sad to report 1 […]
Schools advised to delay in-person classes until Sept. 28; bars and restaurants can open at 50% capacity OFFICE OF GOVERNOR ANDY BESHEAR COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Crystal Staley 502-545-3714 Sebastian Kitchen 502-330-0799 […]