Month: June 2026

The U.S. Marshals Service is asking for the public’s help in locating a Tennessee murder suspect believed to have recently been in south-central Kentucky. The U.S. Marshals Service Middle Tennessee Fugitive Task Force is searching […]

Liberty Mayor Dr. Sam Haddad is preparing to declare a local State of Emergency as concerns continue to grow over declining water levels at Lake Liberty. According to the Casey County News, officials with the […]

Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV in Pulaski County. According to KSP, the collision happened around 6 p.m. Wednesday on KY 3091 near the intersection of Wilson […]

The Russell County Farm Bureau is recognizing outstanding local students and educators for their achievements and commitment to agriculture education.   Lindsay McFarland, a kindergarten teacher at Salem Elementary School, has been named the 2026 […]

A summer feeding program is off to a strong start after serving more than 14,000 meals to local children on its first pickup day of the season. Program organizers report that 14,154 meals were distributed […]

Live music is coming to Beck Park in Jamestown tomorrow night. Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton gave WJRS News more details. The concert at Beck Park will be free to the public.

The Russell County Shooting Sports team recently competed in a competition at Cumberland County. Here is a look at how Russell County’s 12-14 year old division fared in the competition. Titus Popplewell 1st Place — […]

New population data and long-range projections suggest Russell County could continue to see steady growth over the next several decades. According to U.S. Census estimates, Russell County’s population has increased from 17,991 residents in 2020 […]