13+ hour, 57+ min ago   (275+ words) A Russell Springs man was airlifted following a two-vehicle collision Sunday afternoon on U.S. 127 North. The collision occurred at approximately 1:22 p.m. at the intersection of Jericho Road and West Kentucky 76. According to Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Heath Tarter, a Chevrolet S-10 driven…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (221+ words) Thirteen-year-old Emanuel Yoder was seriously injured Saturday evening when the horse he was riding was struck by a vehicle on KY 80. The accident occurred around 7:30 p.m. in a curve on Goose Creek Hill, approximately six miles east of Russell Springs. Yoder…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (233+ words) The Columbia Police Department has implemented new virtual reality training technology aimed at better preparing officers for high-stress situations. An Axon Global Training master instructor conducted an eight-hour course Monday on the department’s new Axon VR training headset. Chief Evan…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (306+ words) Russell County residents in need of basic food assistance will have an opportunity to receive commodities later this week. Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum and the Russell County Fiscal Court, in conjunction with Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland, will hold a…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (265+ words) Congratulations to the 2026 Mrs. Adair County Fair winners! This year’s Mrs. Adair County Fair Queen is Lindsey Erin Brockman of Jamestown. Named 1st Runner-Up is MaKayla LaNae Ballenger of Russell Springs. Congratulations to Lindsey and MaKayla on this wonderful accomplishment, and…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (238+ words) Dial says he supports expanded broadband service but expects the work to be performed safely, professionally and with respect for residents and their property. Tourism Director Danielle Wilson joins Sean Hammond on Community Conversation to discuss tourism in Russell County,…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (325+ words) Two people were injured in a single-vehicle wreck Tuesday afternoon on U.S. 127 near Lake Cumberland State Resort Park. Russell County Deputy Sheriff Heath Tarter told WJRS News the wreck occurred at approximately 2:25, about one mile north of the park entrance. Tarter…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (341+ words) Around 230 Russell County third graders took part in Farm Safety Day, held this past Friday, September 4th, at the Russell County Fairgrounds. The annual program is a collaborative effort between the Russell County Extension office and many local businesses with assistance…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago   (344+ words) A vehicle crashed through a wall of the Bank of Jamestown’s East 80 branch at Fairview Monday morning. The crash occurred at approximately 7:13 a.m. The driver, 26-year-old Hailey Hatter of Russell Springs, who was the vehicle’s only occupant, was transported to…...

1+ week, 21+ hour ago   (346+ words) A Science Hill man has been arrested following an investigation into the alleged abuse of a one-year-old child. Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones says 32-year-old Lucas Q. Bradshaw was arrested without incident at his residence early Saturday morning. The investigation began…...