WJRS News

Environment compliance officials are expected to soon be in Russell Springs performing work behind Jax’s convenience store and gas station. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said officials will be performing work in the area as […]

The Russell County Jaycees Fair continues today. Floral Hall check-in gets underway this morning with a couple events planned for this evening. The Fresh Off the Farm Truck and Tractor Pull gets underway at 6:30 […]

One person is reported dead following a two-vehicle accident on the Cumberland Parkway Monday afternoon. WJRS News is told another person was seriously injured in the accident and taken to the hospital. The accident occurred […]

Below is a list of results from the pageants at the Russell County Jaycees Fair this past Saturday, as provided by the Russell County Jaycees. Boys 12-18 Months Winner – Korbin Lynn Shelton 1st runner-up […]

Below is a list of results from Friday and Saturday events at the Russell County Jaycees Fair, as provided by the Jaycees. Pony/Mule Pull Lightweight Heath Daugherty Eddie Copley Sam Tackett Linden Carter Heavyweight Linden […]

Russell County and multiple surrounding counties have been approved for federal assistance from FEMA related to the January winter storm. 18 counties were approved for public assistance including Russell, Wayne, Pulaski, Cumberland and Clinton. Locally, […]

Russell County Schools will be transitioning to a four-day week for preschool students beginning next school year. The board of education approved the change at its meeting last week. Superintendent Michael Ford said it’s a […]

We have more candidate filings to report. Lance Huckaby has filed to run for another term on the Russell Springs City Council. William Murray has filed to run for another term on the Jamestown City […]

Local law enforcement officers made multiple arrests over the weekend. 47-year-old Julie A. Ritchie and 56-year-old Susan Walls, both of Liberty, were arrested at around 5 a.m. yesterday morning by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. […]

The off-road challenge will be the featured event at the Russell County Jaycees Fair this evening. The off-road challenge gets underway on the main track at 7:00 this evening. The dairy show gets underway at […]