Year: 2026

The Columbia Police Department arrested six people Friday during a drug enforcement operation stemming from ongoing investigations into illegal drug activity in Columbia and the Adair County area. The investigations were conducted by HIDTA Detective […]

The Russell County Public Library officially opened its newest community space, known as “The Green,” with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday. More than 50 people attended the ceremony, including library board members and employees, local and […]

Jamestown city employees’ commitment to workplace safety earned the city a financial return during Thursday night’s meeting of the Jamestown City Council. Steven Hill with McKinney and Blair Insurance presented city leaders with a dividend […]

Ten Russell County High School students had a unique opportunity Thursday to observe the Kentucky Supreme Court in session at Campbellsville University. The students are members of the high school’s social studies Gifted and Talented […]

A summer-long search for a Tennessee murder suspect ended Thursday morning in Wayne County. Jesse Wayne Phillips, 38, was taken into custody during a joint operation involving local, state and federal law enforcement officers at […]

Pulaski County authorities have identified the Russell Springs man killed in Wednesday’s two-vehicle collision on the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway. Authorities confirmed to WJRS NEWS that 74-year-old John Kesot died following the crash near […]

Kentucky lawmakers are continuing their work in Frankfort during the General Assembly’s 2026 interim period. The interim runs from June 1st through December 1st and allows legislative committees to study issues, hear testimony from officials […]

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife has announced a special antlerless deer season in an effort to monitor and prevent the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease, commonly known as C-W-D. The special season will run September 25th […]