Articles by WJRS Staff

A Russell Springs man was arrested early Thursday after being indicted on several serious charges. According to court records, 41-year-old Colt Sagracy was taken into custody on a Russell Circuit Court indictment charging him with […]

The City of Jamestown is seeking a one-and-a-half-million-dollar grant to help replace a critical piece of the city’s water infrastructure. The city is applying for a Community Development Block Grant to help replace its primary […]

A large crowd was on hand Thursday for the official ribbon-cutting and open house for Air Methods Kentucky’s new base at the Russell County Airport. The event marked the official opening of the Air Methods […]

The Jamestown and Russell Springs Fire Departments responded early this morning to a fire at Stephens Pipe & Steel on North Main Street. Jamestown firefighters were dispatched just before 3:00 a.m. and requested assistance from Russell Springs […]

The Lake Area Foundation is asking for the community’s support as it continues its mission of strengthening the Lake Cumberland region through scholarships, grants and charitable endowments. The foundation’s annual fundraising campaign is now underway, […]

The City of Jamestown has a new Police Chief. During a special called meeting Wednesday evening, Mayor Regena Hinton recommended Nathan Antle to succeed Chief Jeff Kerns, who is stepping down from the position after […]

Russell County residents will have an opportunity to receive free food assistance Thursday morning through a commodity distribution at the Russell County Fairgrounds. Russell County Judge/Executive Randy Marcum and the Russell County Fiscal Court, in […]

The City of Liberty is continuing to urge residents to conserve water as emergency efforts to restore Lake Liberty remain underway. The pipeline pumping water from the Green River into Lake Liberty continues to operate […]

Students in both Adair and Wayne counties will begin the new school year later than originally planned as construction projects continue at each district. Adair County Schools announced Tuesday that the first day of classes […]