Year: 2026

Dawn Marie Clifton, of Adair County, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026, at Barren County Health and Rehabilitation, in Glasgow. She was 58 years of age. Born August 10, 1967, she was the daughter of […]

Two Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash in Fairview Community

Two people were injured in a single-vehicle accident Monday morning in the Fairview community of Russell County. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston told WJRS NEWS that 39-year-old Curtis Peterson of Russell Springs was driving a […]

Clinton County Man Arrested Following 30-Minute Foot Chase

A Clinton County man is in jail after leading law enforcement officers on a foot pursuit Monday afternoon. According to Clinton County Sheriff Ricky Marcum, he and other officers attempted to arrest 22-year-old Jeremy Albertson […]

David Bunch, 77, of Sano Community

David Milton Bunch, age 77, passed away Monday, August 3, 2026 at his residence in the Sano community of Adair County. He was born on Saturday, August 7, 1948, in Bryan, KY. He was the […]

Adair County Sheriff Releases July Activity Report

The Adair County Sheriff’s Department has released its monthly activity report, highlighting the agency’s workload for the month of July. According to Sheriff Gary Roy, deputies served 48 warrants of arrest and opened 7 criminal […]

Jamestown Police Chief Expected to Step Down; Council to Consider Successor

The City of Jamestown could soon have a new police chief. WJRS NEWS has learned that longtime Jamestown Police Chief Jeff Kerns has requested to step down from his leadership role and be reassigned as […]

Two-Vehicle Collision Reported on U.S. 127 North of Russell Springs

A two-vehicle collision was reported late Sunday morning on U.S. Highway 127, approximately three miles north of Russell Springs. According to Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Chad Fox, the crash occurred at approximately 11:50 a.m. when […]

Lake Area Foundation Helping Strengthen Communities Across the Region

The Lake Area Foundation continues to invest in the future of the Lake Cumberland region through scholarships, grants and endowments that benefit communities across its ten-county service area. Founded in 2012, the Lake Area Foundation […]

Davis Steel Captures $2 Million TBT Championship

A company with roots in Russell Springs is celebrating a national basketball championship. Davis Steel USA, owned by Ashley and Adam Davis of Russell Springs, captured the 2026 The Basketball Tournament (TBT) championship Sunday afternoon […]

Two Arrested on Domestic Violence Related Charges

Two Russell Springs residents were arrested late Saturday afternoon following a domestic violence investigation by the Russell Springs Police Department. According to police records, Officer Blake Adamson arrested 47-year-old Jerry Barido of Russell Springs on […]