Month: February 2022

The 41st Annual Western Kentucky University Honors Band Clinic was held over the weekend in Bowling Green. The following Russell County High School band members participated in the honors band: Adam St. Pierre—junior, trumpet Jessie […]

Governor Andy Beshear made a stop in Russell Springs this past Friday, appearing at an event at the Lake Cumberland Area Development District, to award Jamestown and Russell Springs, as well as several other communities […]

Two Russell Springs residents were arrested Friday afternoon by Kentucky State Police, according to jail records. Latasha Popplewell, 34, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance second degree (drug unspecified), and […]

Good Sunday, everyone. Wanted to jump on here with a quick weekend update looking ahead to the upcoming work week. I want to first start with the potential for flooding rainfall this week. The National […]

Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton gave WJRS News an update on the installation of playground equipment at the Jamestown City Park.

The Columbia Police Department was called to the Adair Regional Jail early Friday morning, February 18, 2022 after being advised an inmate had attempted to escape. Upon arrival, Officers spoke with Deputy Jailers who advised a […]

Some legislators are pushing to allow for the legal sale of cannabis in certain situations in Kentucky. Keith West files this report from Frankfort for WJRS NEWS…

Governor Andy Beshear will be in Russell County this afternoon as he makes an appearance at the Lake Cumberland Area Development District Office in Russell Springs. The governor will be announcing funding for Cleaner Water […]