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Former Trooper Island Director Indicted on Theft Charge

August 11, 2026 WJRS Staff
A former Kentucky State Police trooper who served as director of Trooper Island Camp has been indicted following an investigation into the alleged misappropriation of camp funds. Jonathan Biven was indicted by a Clinton County […]
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EMS Board Approves Tax Rate Before Lengthy Executive Session

August 11, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell County EMS Board has approved a recommended tax rate for the coming year following its regular monthly meeting Tuesday morning. EMS Director Charles Shepherd recommended the board adopt what is known as the […]
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Early-Morning Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Trafficking Charge

August 11, 2026 WJRS Staff
A Russell Springs man was arrested on drug trafficking charges following an early-morning traffic stop Tuesday. According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, 60-year-old Arnet Irvin was arrested around 3 a.m. by Deputy Stone Bolin. […]
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Staffing Among First Challenges for New Jamestown Police Chief

August 11, 2026 WJRS Staff
One of the first challenges facing newly appointed Jamestown Police Chief Nathan Antle is staffing the city’s police department. Antle was appointed to the position by Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton last Wednesday and was officially […]
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Russell County Tax Rates to Remain Unchanged

August 10, 2026 WJRS Staff
Russell County property tax rates will remain unchanged for the upcoming year, along with rates for two local taxing districts. During Monday morning’s meeting of the Russell County Fiscal Court, county officials kept the real […]
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Laker Boys’ Soccer Wins Big In Their 2026 Season Opener

August 10, 2026 WJRS Staff
On Monday, August 10th, the Russell County Laker Boys’ soccer team kicked off their season against Campbellsville High School at Campbellsville. The Lakers played well and finished the game 8-0 in the 53rd minute. Assists […]
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ANTLE SWORN-IN AS JAMESTOWN POLICE CHIEF

August 10, 2026 WJRS Staff
Nathan Antle is officially the new Chief of Police for the City of Jamestown. On Monday afternoon, Mayor Regena Hinton administered the oath of office to Antle during a ceremony attended by family, friends, and […]
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Jailer Dunbar Reports 93 Inmates, More Than $88,000 in Housing Payments Received

August 10, 2026 WJRS Staff
Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar updated fiscal court members Monday on the latest inmate numbers and revenue at the Russell County Detention Center. Dunbar said the jail had an average daily population of 85 inmates […]
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Russell County Sheriff’s Office Logs 706 Calls, 51 Arrests During July

August 10, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office responded to more than 700 calls for service during the month of July. Sheriff Derek Polston presented the department’s monthly activity report to the Russell County Fiscal Court Monday morning. […]
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Firearm, DUI and Drug Charges Among Russell County Weekend Arrests

August 9, 2026 WJRS Staff
Several people were arrested over the weekend and lodged in the Russell County Detention Center. Russell Springs Police Officer Brandon Bullock arrested 48-year-old Bradley Hicks of Russell Springs Friday afternoon on charges of theft by […]
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