The Russell County Public Library was a busy place yesterday for the annual Read Across Russell County event. WJRS News caught up with Russell County Education Association President Amber Humble to talk about the turnout […]

Russell County Schools is examining a potential change with its preschool program. The school district is examining the possibility of a 4-day week for preschool students. The topic was brought up as a discussion item […]

A bill making its way through the state legislature would expand the Amber Alert system in Kentucky. Charles Baglan files this report on Senate Bill 289, known as Wynter’s Law. It is named after a […]

A Jamestown man was arrested on multiple charges including drug trafficking yesterday evening. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 51-year-old David Reeder. He was charged with trafficking in methamphetamine – more than 2 grams, possession […]

A suspect has been identified in the investigation into burglaries in Pulaski and Wayne County last week. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said the suspect has been identified as 46-year-old James David-Scott Gurley. Law enforcement […]

Russell Springs City Hall will be closed from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. tomorrow to allow staff to participate in training related to critical computer system updates. Russell Springs City Hall is in the process […]

New program created in response to region’s workforce needs, interest from area high school students. by Duane Bonifer COLUMBIA, KY. (03/17/2026) In response to regional workforce needs and a growing interest from area high school […]

The Russell County Board of Education voted to approve the creation of another agriculture teaching position, with plans to expand the agriculture program into the middle school. This also comes as the school district plans […]

Read Across Russell County is today. The annual event draws hundreds of people to the Russell County Public Library for book giveaways, door prizes, Read with A Laker, and more. In years past, the event […]