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Campbellsville Teen Killed in Early Morning Marion County Shooting

July 5, 2026 WJRS Staff
** UPDATE Monday, July 6 @ 2:00 p.m. ** The Marion County Sheriff announced this afternoon on social media that an arrest has been made in connection with the shooting death of Jaron Johnson. Neither […]
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Lakefest Car Show Photos

July 4, 2026 WJRS Staff
Click on the link to view photos from the Lakefest Car Show. Photos credit: City of Jamestown city of jamestown kentucky – Search Results | Facebook
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Lakefest Mike Hill 10K 5K Race Results

July 4, 2026 WJRS Staff
Lakefest Mike Hill 10K / 5K Race Results Male 5k Overall- Justin Stearns 15:39 (New Course Record since 2017) Female 5k Overall-Elizabeth Dudley-23:46 Male 10k Overall-Jeff Ness-37:58 Female Overall-Amanda Robertson-51:02 For dozens of event photos, […]
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Lakefest 2026 Pageant Winners

July 4, 2026 WJRS Staff
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Lakefest has full slate of events today

July 4, 2026 Zac Oakes
Lakefest will be in full swing today on the Jamestown Square. Activities get underway at 7:00 this morning with opening ceremonies and breakfast in the park. The Mike Hill 5K and 10K run gets underway […]
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David G. Morgan, 71, of Russell Springs

July 3, 2026 WJRS Staff
David G. Morgan, of Russell Springs, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Russell County Hospital.  He was 71 years of age. Born June 29, 1955, in Somerset, he was a son of the late […]
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Russell County Search and Rescue called out to assist boaters late Thursday night

July 3, 2026 Zac Oakes
Russell County Search and Rescue was called out to assist two boaters on the Cumberland River Thursday night. Crews were called out at around 10:30 Thursday night to assist Kentucky Fish & Wildlife about one […]
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New middle school remains top priority for school board, but leaders look ahead to potentially building preschool center

July 3, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education met yesterday, and approved the district’s facility plan. While building a new middle school remains the top construction priority for the school district, school leaders are also looking at […]
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Lakefest gets underway this evening

July 3, 2026 Zac Oakes
The annual Lakefest celebration on the square in Jamestown gets underway this evening. Tonight’s events are highlighted by the annual pageants, as well as wrestling on the square. The pageants are scheduled to get underway […]
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Significant progress being made on RCH MedSpa building

July 3, 2026 Zac Oakes
Significant progress continues on the Russell County Hospital MedSpa building. Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson told WJRS News services are expected to begin at the new facility in late August or early September. A […]
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