Month: February 2026

A pop-up driver’s license event will be coming to Russell County in April. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet staff will be at the Russell County Courthouse on Thursday, April 16. Staff can assist with driver’s license renewals, […]

Fishing Creek Bridge on Highway 80 in Pulaski County will be reduced to one lane starting next week. The bridge will be reduced to one lane due to waterline utility work that is expected to […]

Update: K9 Jolli has been located.  The search is ongoing for Russell Springs Police K9 Jolli. The Russell Springs Police K9 went missing from its home on Highway 1545 Wednesday evening. Searchers flew drones in […]

Russell County Hospital received a clean audit report at its board of directors meeting Tuesday. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson spoke to WJRS News following the meeting about the audit report. Stay tuned to WJRS News […]

11 people were indicted by a Russell County grand jury this week. Those indicted include the following: Tony M. Wright, age 41, of Greensburg, and Angela Farrer, age 57, of Jamestown, charged with trafficking in […]

A recent water issue at Salem Elementary has caused notable damage to the gymnasium floor at Salem Elementary. Last month, there was a water break in the Salem community. Superintendent Michael Ford said after the […]

The Jamestown City Council approved a donation for the upcoming fishing tournament on Lake Cumberland this summer. The National High School World Series and National Championship Fishing Tournament will be coming to Lake Cumberland in […]

A bill proposed in the Kentucky legislature would offer financial incentives aimed at helping more children start school Kindergarten-ready. Charles Baglan files this report with more details on Senate Bill 191. Under the bill, the […]

Applications are still open for a law enforcement officer that will be stationed at Russell County Hospital. This position is part of a federal COPS grant that will provide funding for the officer. Russell County […]