WJRS News

The Russell County Fiscal Court voted to approve an ordinance addressing false alarm calls at its meeting this morning. The ordinance primarily deals with residences that have faulty alarm systems, which cause first responders to […]

Excused in-person voting for the primary election continues today through Wednesday at the Russell County Courthouse. This is available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Russell County Clerk’s Office. This is for voters […]

A personal care home for adults in neighboring Wayne County is under investigation. The allegations against Dishman Personal Care Home include alleged resident abuse, permitting inappropriate behavior among residents, and unacceptable living conditions. A complaint […]

Last week, the City of Russell Springs officially opened the Bankers Field of Dreams at the Russell Springs City Park. The newly-renovated sports field is aimed at providing greater accessibility for special needs children in […]

A Columbia man was arrested on felony assault charges over the weekend. 65-year-old Graham X. Lewis was arrested by Kentucky State Police and charged with assault first degree, assault second degree, and assault fourth degree […]

Kentucky State Police arrested a Russell Springs man on a weapon charge Friday afternoon. 41-year-old Roger Sharp was arrested and charged with possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, along with failure to appear […]

A Russell Springs man was arrested over the weekend on a drug possession charge. 36-year-old Jonathan Robinson was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and multiple traffic violations. Robinson was arrested by Deputy Stone […]

A Campbellsville man was arrested yesterday evening by Russell Springs Police on numerous charges. 38-year-old Nathan P. Harden was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, endangering the welfare of a minor, driving while under […]

Russell Springs City Hall will be closed today, as the city is in the midst of its first major computer system upgrade in 25 years. The new computer system will bring back the ability for […]

U.S. Senate candidate Daniel Cameron was in Jamestown yesterday as part of his Kentucky First Tour. Cameron, who has previously served as the state’s attorney general, said visiting the rural parts of the state was […]