Month: July 2026

Law enforcement agencies across the Lake Cumberland region reported several arrests over the weekend. In Russell County, 35-year-old Heidi Flanagan of Russell Springs was arrested Friday night by Sheriff’s Deputy Stone Bolin. She is charged […]

WJRS NEWS continues our special series with Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford as students prepare to return to the classroom in just over three weeks. In today’s third and final segment, Ford discusses his […]

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday evening at 5:00 Central Time in the Russell County Schools Auditorium and Natatorium Complex, in the room above the pool. Among the items on […]

A new wellness and medical aesthetics destination is getting closer to opening in Russell Springs. GlowPharm MedSpa & Wellness Clinic announced this week that construction on its new location at 536 Steve Drive is nearing […]

Wayne County motorists should expect delays beginning next week as a road improvement project gets underway on KY 90. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says pavement rehabilitation work is scheduled to begin Monday, July 20, on […]

A Russell Springs woman was arrested Friday night following a traffic stop in Russell County. According to officials, 35-year-old Heidi Flanagan was taken into custody by Deputy Stone Bolin. Flanagan is charged with failure to use […]

The Jamestown City Council approved three resolutions and met in executive session during its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening. The first resolution renews a recently expired grant application to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority. If approved, […]

Russell County Search and Rescue has asked county government for additional funding to help cover unexpected expenses and improve its facilities. Chief Chris Money appeared before the Russell County Fiscal Court during Monday morning’s regular […]