Month: June 2024

Russell County ranks at the top statewide for most eligible children signed up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. According to recently released data, 80 percent of Russell County children under the age of 5 are […]

A single-vehicle wreck Wednesday night near the Russell County/Casey County line on Highway 127 is reportedly under investigation by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. WJRS News has learned that a Chevy Cobalt containing two individuals […]

The Russell Springs Police Department released its activity report for the month of May. Last month, Russell Springs Police responded to 452 calls for service and made 41 arrests. Russell Springs Police worked 18 traffic […]

The City of Jamestown will be hosting live music at Beck Park tonight. Mayor Regena Hinton spoke to WJRS News following last night’s city council meeting about tonight’s events. Hinton said the city hopes to […]

Two arrests were made by local law enforcement yesterday. According to reports, Russell Springs Police arrested 49-year-old Brenda Martin yesterday afternoon on drug charges. Martin was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and public […]

A single-vehicle wreck near the Russell/Casey County line last night resulted in a person being flown out. Many details are still unknown at this time, but WJRS News learned from the scene that a vehicle […]

An investigation by Kentucky State Police is underway after a man was found deceased in a vehicle near the Clinton/Wayne county line. According to reports, officers were called out to a vehicle on Davis Road […]

The Russell County School District is searching for an athletic trainer after the district recently worked out a deal with Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital that would provide an athletic trainer to the school district for […]