Month: June 2019

A late night search off J. Tucker Road in the Eli community of Russell County at William C. Wilson’s residence resulted in the seizure of 13 marijuana plants growing inside and outside the trailer. Arrests […]

Jamestown Man Arrested on Attempted Kidnapping Charges

Danny L. Malone, age 76, of Jamestown was arrested and charged with Criminal Attempt to commit Kidnapping. The charges stem from an incident that was reported to the Jamestown Police Department on June 12th in […]

Library Board of Directors Met Tuesday

The Russell County Library Board of Directors had a special called meeting on Tuesday evening. Here’s Russell County Library Director Lindsey Westerfield with more… Westerfield also gives us an update on the construction of the […]

Local Meetings Take Place this Evening

There will be a Lakefest meeting this evening prior to the meeting of the Jamestown City Council. This meetings gets underway at 5:00 pm. The Jamestown City Council will meet this evening at City Hall […]

WJRS News Talks with Director of Tourism for Russell County

Russell County Tourism Director Janette Marson, talks with WJRS News today about the many things folks in the area can take part in this summer… For more information, go to lakecumberlandvacation.com

Injury Accident Occurred in the Union Chapel Area this Morning

A two vehicle accident with injuries occurred this morning on Highway 1058 near the old Union Chapel School just after 9:15 this morning. According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Department, Joey Dykes, age 38, was […]

R.B. Hopper, age 77, of Russell Springs

Full audio obituary can be listened to below… R.B. Hopper, age 77, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 at his residence. He is survived by: His Wife Meredith Popplewell Hopper Two Children […]

Trading Post Items- Wednesday

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Lavene Sayers, age 81, of Nancy

Lavene Sayers, age 81, of Nancy, passed away Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 at the Cumberland County Hospital. Funeral services for Lavene Sayers will be held Friday, June 21st at 1:00 pm at the Chapel of […]

Threat for Strong to Severe Thunderstorms Exists Today

Good Wednesday morning, everyone. The stretch of unsettled weather is going to continue today with yet another chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of these storms could become strong to severe. There’s the latest outlook […]