Month: August 2019

A domestic dispute off North 127 on Thursday resulted in the arrest of Jaylan Waddell, 23, of Russell Springs, according to Sheriff Derek Polston. He was charged with possession of a controlled substance 1st degree […]

Jamestown City Council Met Last Evening

WJRS News talked with Jamestown Mayor Nick Shearer following Thursday night’s monthly meeting of the city council about the recent happenings in Jamestown…

Hospital Board Met Thursday Evening

Russell County CEO Scott Thompson spoke to WJRS News about the most pressing issue taken up at Thursday’s hospital board of directors meeting…

Saturday’s Lineup for Bluegrass Festival

We continue today with Clarissa “Moochie” Hart on this weekend’s Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival at the KOA Journey Campground. Today she tells us about Saturday’s lineup… Hart said she was proud of the event’s atmosphere […]

Tourism Increased Locally

News Director Derek Aaron breaks down local tourism figures from a recent state study that showed tourism numbers up statewide…

Laker Sports Report, Friday, August 16th

Search Leads to Drug Arrest

The search of a residence resulted in suspected methamphetamine and an arrest early Thursday morning by the Russell Springs Police Department. Just after 3:30 am Officer Lucas Justice conducted a search of a residence for […]

Sheriff Discusses New Traffic Campaign, Tax Settlement

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston said his department begins a new campaign on Friday… Polston also touched on his office’s tax settlement report and a grant he is hoping to receive from the USDA… The […]

July Detention Center Report

News Director Derek Aaron details the Russell County Detention Center report for July… Jailer Bobby Dunbar presented his report earlier this week before county leaders.

Tourism Increased Last Year in the State

Visitor spending and visitation growth both increased in Kentucky last year, according to a new study from Tourism Economics, the Kentucky Department of Tourism’s research partner. Visitor trips to and within the state eclipsed 71.6 […]