Year: 2026

A Nancy woman was arrested on drug charges this morning. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 55-year-old Carolyn Hamblin. She was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and multiple traffic violations. Hamblin […]

Nearly 8.5 inches of rainfall were recorded at the Cumberland County mesonet station yesterday. That was the most rainfall recorded at any mesonet station in the state yesterday. Clinton County wasn’t far behind, coming in […]

Heavy rainfall in neighboring Cumberland and Clinton counties caused significant flooding issues. A local state of emergency was declared in Cumberland and Clinton counties, as well as the cities of Burkesville and Albany. At least […]

The 17th annual High School Fishing World Finals and National Championship concluded this weekend. By all accounts, the event was a great success with thousands of visitors making their way into Russell County with several […]

Several people were arrested over the weekend by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and Russell Springs Police Department. Early Saturday morning, Deputy Devin Blakey arrested 38-year-old Thomas Davis of Hodgenville during a traffic stop. Davis […]

Two Campbellsville men were arrested Sunday afternoon by Columbia Police after allegedly breaking into storage units. Police say 38-year-old Donald Ray Routt and 42-year-old Kasey Joe Cox were taken into custody around 3:45 p.m. after […]

A Somerset woman was arrested on multiple charges early Sunday morning by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. According to police reports, 63-year-old Sharon Young was taken into custody and charged with alcohol intoxication, disorderly conduct, […]

The Russell County Fiscal Court is moving forward with a grant that will help provide rubber-modified asphalt on Clifty Creek Road. Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum told WJRS News the state will pay half the […]

It was a big weekend for the Russell County 9U Baseball team. The team played up an age division, and captured the West Kentucky District 6 10U championship. The team finished the tournament with a […]