Obituaries
David Bunch, 77, of Sano Community
David Milton Bunch, age 77, passed away Monday, August 3, 2026 at his residence in the Sano community of Adair County. He was born on Saturday, August 7, 1948, in Bryan, KY. He was the […]
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Adair County Sheriff Releases July Activity Report
The Adair County Sheriff’s Department has released its monthly activity report, highlighting the agency’s workload for the month of July. According to Sheriff Gary Roy, deputies served 48 warrants of arrest and opened 7 criminal […]
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Jamestown Police Chief Expected to Step Down; Council to Consider Successor
The City of Jamestown could soon have a new police chief. WJRS NEWS has learned that longtime Jamestown Police Chief Jeff Kerns has requested to step down from his leadership role and be reassigned as […]
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Two-Vehicle Collision Reported on U.S. 127 North of Russell Springs
A two-vehicle collision was reported late Sunday morning on U.S. Highway 127, approximately three miles north of Russell Springs. According to Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Chad Fox, the crash occurred at approximately 11:50 a.m. when […]
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Lake Area Foundation Helping Strengthen Communities Across the Region
The Lake Area Foundation continues to invest in the future of the Lake Cumberland region through scholarships, grants and endowments that benefit communities across its ten-county service area. Founded in 2012, the Lake Area Foundation […]
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Davis Steel Captures $2 Million TBT Championship
A company with roots in Russell Springs is celebrating a national basketball championship. Davis Steel USA, owned by Ashley and Adam Davis of Russell Springs, captured the 2026 The Basketball Tournament (TBT) championship Sunday afternoon […]
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Two Arrested on Domestic Violence Related Charges
Two Russell Springs residents were arrested late Saturday afternoon following a domestic violence investigation by the Russell Springs Police Department. According to police records, Officer Blake Adamson arrested 47-year-old Jerry Barido of Russell Springs on […]
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Russell County Sheriff’s Department Arrests Two in Jabez Community
The Russell County Sheriff’s Department reports two people were arrested just before dawn Saturday at a residence on Middle Ridge Road in the Jabez community. According to Sheriff Derek Polston, deputies Stone Bolin and Devin […]
Obituaries
Michael D. Glover, 74, of Jamestown
Michael D. Glover, 74, of Jamestown, passed away Thursday, July 30th, at his home. Michael was born in Somerset, KY on August 30, 1951, a son of the late Elizabeth and Riley Glover. He served […]
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City Urges Public to Sign Up for Emergency Notification System
The City of Russell Springs is encouraging residents to stay informed by signing up for its official emergency notification service, Reach Alert. The free notification system keeps citizens updated on important community information when it […]