Month: March 2024

A Russell Springs man was arrested Thursday on sexual abuse charges involving a child under the age of 12. According to reports, 34-year-old Shawn A. Whalen was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and […]

The Jamestown City Council met last night. The city is preparing for the annual Lakefest celebration as well as the movie nights on the square. Mayor Regena Hinton told WJRS News that Lakefest preparations are […]

The Russell County Board of Education approved a program at its board meeting this week that aims to address student eye care needs. Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News a breakdown of what the program […]

Russell County Clerk Patti Glover said she would like to have another office in Russell Springs. Glover recently spoke to WJRS News about the possibility of adding a second office in Russell Springs for added […]

An employee at the Russell County Public Library received a statewide award yesterday. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield spoke to WJRS News more about Morgan Glover being recognized. Glover received the award at yesterday’s Kentucky Public […]

Wrapping up our series about Kentucky Recovery Vocational in Russell Springs, WJRS News spoke to Jeric Devore about the perception of people suffering from substance use disorder and collaboration within the community on these issues. […]