Month: July 2026

Jamestown Police Chief Jeff Kerns praised the efforts of local and state law enforcement officers during Wednesday night’s lengthy standoff while addressing the Jamestown Mayor and City Council during Thursday evening’s regular meeting. Chief Kerns […]

Seven people were safely rescued Thursday afternoon after becoming stranded on an island when rising water cut off their access to shore. Just before 4:00 p.m. Russell County Search and Rescue responded to a request […]

UPDATED — NEW INFORMATION — THURSDAY 3:50 p.m. According to the complaint warrant sworn out by Jamestown Police Officer Heath Tarter, Beard allegedly struck his wife in the head with the butt of a handgun. […]

We continue our special series with Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford as students prepare to return to the classroom on Wednesday, August 12. Today’s report focuses on school safety, security and helping students get […]

A Liberty man died Wednesday afternoon in an apparent drowning at Lake Cumberland. Russell County Coroner Mark Coots told WJRS NEWS that 28-year-old Joshua Tyler Wethington was swimming and wading with friends in the Caney […]

** UPDATED 9:06 P.M. ** The standoff is over. One man is in custody. No injuries reported. Listen to WJRS NEWS tomorrow morning at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 for complete details. **************************************************** 5:32 p.m. Wednesday, […]

Russell County Airport continues to see increased activity as more visitors and aircraft make use of the facility, according to Airport Board Chairman John Stivers. In the second part of this WJRS NEWS special report, […]

The Russell County Detention Center maintained an average daily inmate population of 90 during the month of June, according to Jailer Bobby Dunbar. Dunbar presented his monthly report to the Russell County Fiscal Court during […]