Clementsville, KY

An Indiana man was airlifted to the University of Kentucky Hospital following a motorcycle accident that occurred on Lakeway Drive Saturday evening. According to Russell Springs Police, Terry W. Smith, age 67, of Perin, Indiana, was operating a 2008 GMC Yukon and attempted to turn left into Coe’s Steakhouse at around 6:30 p.m. Saturday when he turned into the path of 44-year-old Michael Cochran, of Liberty, Indiana, who was operating a motorcycle.

A couple of Russell County residents were recently indicted by an Adair County Grand Jury, according to court records. Michael G. White, of Russell Springs, who was charged with possession of a controlled substance first degree, third or subsequent offense (methamphetamine), fleeing or evading police second degree, resisting arrest, terroristic threatening third degree, operating on a suspended or revoked operator’s license, possession of marijuana, and no or expired license plate tags.

The Russell County Family Resource and Youth Service Centers have been provided 225 food boxes to give away to school families. This Thursday, June 30th, there will a drive-through food box pick-up at Russell Springs Elementary School from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. This is for all Russell County students,...

A Russell Springs man was arrested in Adair County late Thursday night. Brandon Crawhorn, age 37, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, no license, disregarding a stop sign, and other traffic violations. Crawhorn was arrested by Deputy Chandler Staten with the Adair County Sheriff’s...

David Wayne Berry, 57, of Bardstown, died Sunday, June 26, 2022, at his home. He was born Aug. 22, 1964, in Bardstown to the late Ernest Bertram “Bert” and Anna Pearl Hagan Berry. He was a former employee of Byrd and Son Inc. in Bardstown for many years. He became an avid gardener, enjoying being at farmer’s markets with his loving daughter and son-in-law in both Bardstown and Beachmont in Louisville. Being outdoors was his passion to hunt, fish and was well known for catching snapping turtles. He even passed that passion on to his grandchildren, who were the biggest delights in his life and was with his granddaughter when she killed her first buck. When Buttermilk Days came around, he would cook the wild game for the festival. Being with his family and around his friends gave him so much happiness.

The Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority, Inc. will have a special called meeting Thursday, June 30 at 8 a.m. CT, in the Board Room of the Chamber of Commerce Building, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. The agenda is as follows:

Essential city employees in Russell Springs will be receiving a premium pay increase on their wages following a unanimous decision by the Russell Springs City Council in a special-called meeting on Monday. Mayor Eddie Thomas spoke with WJRS NEWS on the details…

Linda G. Miller, 68, of Jamestown, KY, passed away Monday, June 27th, at the Bowling Green Medical Center, Bowling Green, KY. Linda was born in Somerset, KY on November 8, 1953, a daughter of the late Earlene (Holtzclaw) and William Robertson. She was a homemaker and the wife of Earl...

Russell Springs Fire crews responded to multiple calls at a business on North 127 Tuesday. Fire crews initially were called to a fire at a building across from Apex Auto off North 127 just after 4 a.m. Tuesday. According to Russell Springs Fire Chief Bobby Johnson, firefighters were called out...

On Wednesday, June 22, 2022, the Adair County Sheriff’s Office investigated a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Millerfield Road and Edgar Jessie Road. Through investigation it was determined that a 2017 KIA Soul, operated by Cara Hadley of Columbia, was attempting to make a U-turn at Edgar Jessie Road and turned into the path of a 2011 Ford Van.

On Friday June 24, 2022. The Adair County Sheriff’s Office responded 20 miles North to the 5400 block of Speck Ridge Road in Elk Horn, Kentucky. Adair County Sheriff’s Deputy Derek Padgett and Deputy Chandler Staten responded to a call of assistance where a male was trapped under a vehicle, due to the vehicle falling on him.

The Russell Springs City Council will hold a special-called meeting this morning at 8 a.m. at City Hall on Main Street. The council will take up a few items including the approval of the city’s annual budget for the upcoming fiscal year and a proposal to provide premium pay for essential city employees using funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.

VISITATION WILL BE 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2022, AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CAMPBELLSVILLE. THE FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE CONDUCTED AT 11:00 A.M., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2022, AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CAMPBELLSVILLE WITH BURIAL IN GREEN RIVER MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY.

On Thursday, June 23, 2022, Adair County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Deputy Chandler Staten initiated a traffic stop at 7:21 PM, on an all terrain vehicle operating recklessly at the intersection of KY 768 and KY 92. Upon contact with the operator, Deputy Staten believed controlled substances were in the...

Lanterns & Tombstones IV is coming this Friday, July 1st at 7:00 p.m. CT in the Columbia Cemetery. This month Dave and Mike will highlight twelve veterans from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War, Spanish-American War and World War I. Park in Judicial parking lot or...

Mrs. Paula Lewis Baker, age 92, of Greensburg, passed away on Saturday at the Green Hill Health and Rehab Center. She is survived by her son & daughter-in-law: Gene Autry & Christine Baker of Lexington. A Daughter & son-in-law: Pam & Steve Gupton of Greensburg. A brother: Harris Lewis of...

Westfair Baptist Church's youth group took a June 18-25 trip to the Galilean Home in Liberty, Kentucky.

A Columbia man was arrested locally by Kentucky State Police. According to jail records, 49-year-old Jerry Compton was arrested and charged with possession of an unspecified drug, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to produce insurance card, no brake lights, and failure to notify address change. Compton was lodged in the...

A Campbellsville man was injured in a single-vehicle wreck on West Main Street in Elkton Friday morning. Elkton Police say 68-year-old Tommy Pyles was westbound when for an unknown reason his car ran off the road and struck a utility pole. The utility pole broke in half and the vehicle then caught fire. Pyles was treated on scene by Todd County EMS but refused to be transported to the hospital.