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Major Upgrades Transforming Lake Cumberland State Resort Park

July 23, 2026 WJRS Staff
Lake Cumberland State Resort Park is in the midst of its largest renovation project in recent memory, with $7.4 million in improvements aimed at enhancing the visitor experience and attracting new travelers. The renovation project […]
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Woman Accused of Impersonating Kentucky State Trooper in Clinton County

July 23, 2026 WJRS Staff
Kentucky State Police have arrested an Albany woman in an alleged case of impersonating a state trooper via text messaging. According to the arrest citation, on Wednesday, Clinton County Sheriff Ricky Marcum contacted Kentucky State […]
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Russell County Middle School SBDM Council to Meet Friday on Principal Search

July 22, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Middle School Site-Based Decision-Making Council will hold a special called meeting Friday morning as the search for the school’s next principal continues. The meeting is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. central time in […]
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Two Drug-Related Arrests Reported in Casey County

July 22, 2026 WJRS Staff
Two people were arrested on drug-related charges Wednesday evening in Casey County. According to police reports, Liberty Police arrested 26-year-old Dorothy Hurst of Kings Mountain. Hurst is charged with trafficking in methamphetamine and promoting contraband. […]
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Little Louisville Road Disturbance Ends with Police Response, Arrest on Multiple Charges

July 22, 2026 WJRS Staff
A man was taken into custody just after 10:00 p.m. Tuesday following a disturbance at a residence on Little Louisville Road just outside of Jamestown. According to the arrest citation by Deputy Stone Bolin, he […]
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More Than 30 First Responders Participate in Russell County School Safety Training

July 22, 2026 WJRS Staff
More than 30 first responders from approximately a dozen agencies and organizations took part in a four-hour school safety training session Wednesday as the Russell County School District continues preparations for the upcoming school year. […]
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James Garnet Bottom, 94, of Russell Springs

July 22, 2026 WJRS Staff
James Garnet Bottom, age 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at his home in Russell Springs, surrounded by his family. Born in Russell Springs, Kentucky, he was the beloved son of the […]
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SCC Announces New Endowed Scholarship for Wayne County Students

July 22, 2026 WJRS Staff
The family of the late Conley H. Gregory has established the Conley H. Gregory Memorial Endowed Scholarship to support Wayne County students enrolled in a technical or health sciences program at Somerset Community College (SCC). […]
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Russell County Board of Education Reviews Finances, Approves School Business

July 22, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Board of Education took care of several items during its regular meeting Monday evening, July 20th, including financial updates, personnel, student activities and facilities. Superintendent Michael Ford told board members the school […]
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First Responders to Meet for Annual School Safety Planning

July 21, 2026 WJRS Staff
As the start of a new school year draws closer, Russell County Schools and local emergency responders are coming together Wednesday for their annual school safety meeting. The meeting will bring together law enforcement, fire […]
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