Chief Deputy Jerry Melton with the Russell County Sheriff’s Office presented the monthly activity report before the fiscal court on Monday night. The sheriff’s office responded to 628 calls for 911 service during the month […]

Last week we reported on Russell County Emergency Management Director HM Bottom being inducted into the Kentucky Emergency Managers Association Hall of Fame during the group’s annual conference in Louisville. Today, we hear from the […]

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife made nearly 40 arrests on Lake Cumberland over the weekend, mostly for boating under the influence and alcohol intoxication, according to reports. One person was also arrested after authorities found cocaine […]

Russell County High School College and Career Readiness Counselor Robin Rixon spoke to WJRS NEWS about preparing students for the ACT exam as well as an important prep test to be taken this week by […]

As required by the department of local government, the Russell County Road Committee will have their quarterly meeting to discuss road repairs and safety and other issues relation to the operation of the road department. […]

News Director Derek Aaron has 4H shooting sports results from their state competition this past weekend…

Russell County Emergency Management Director HM Bottom was inducted into the Kentucky Emergency Managers Association Hall of Fame on Thursday night during the association’s annual conference in Louisville. Bottom has been the local emergency manager […]