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A late night search off J. Tucker Road in the Eli community of Russell County at William C. Wilson’s residence resulted in the seizure of 13 marijuana plants growing inside and outside the trailer. Arrests […]

Jamestown Man Arrested on Attempted Kidnapping Charges

Danny L. Malone, age 76, of Jamestown was arrested and charged with Criminal Attempt to commit Kidnapping. The charges stem from an incident that was reported to the Jamestown Police Department on June 12th in […]

Library Board of Directors Met Tuesday

The Russell County Library Board of Directors had a special called meeting on Tuesday evening. Here’s Russell County Library Director Lindsey Westerfield with more… Westerfield also gives us an update on the construction of the […]

Local Meetings Take Place this Evening

There will be a Lakefest meeting this evening prior to the meeting of the Jamestown City Council. This meetings gets underway at 5:00 pm. The Jamestown City Council will meet this evening at City Hall […]

WJRS News Talks with Director of Tourism for Russell County

Russell County Tourism Director Janette Marson, talks with WJRS News today about the many things folks in the area can take part in this summer… For more information, go to lakecumberlandvacation.com

Injury Accident Occurred in the Union Chapel Area this Morning

A two vehicle accident with injuries occurred this morning on Highway 1058 near the old Union Chapel School just after 9:15 this morning. According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Department, Joey Dykes, age 38, was […]

RC Woman Arrested in Connection with Fire that Occurred Tuesday Morning

Tiffany Cox, age 30, of Jamestown was arrested and charged with arson 2nd degree in reference to a trailer fire on Highway 92 in Jamestown in the early morning hours on Tuesday, according to Sheriff […]

PC Woman Arrested on Arson and Burglary Charges

A Pulaski County woman accused of stealing a large sum of money from a business and setting it on fire was arrested in Ohio. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office says Norma Jean Walker, 56, of […]

Chamber of Commerce Met Tuesday

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce held their monthly meeting for June on Tuesday. WJRS News caught up with Chamber President Lindsey Wilson Gosser following the meeting… Gosser invites the public to come out the […]

Local Students at Campbellsville University Receive Honors

The academic honors’ President’s List at Campbellsville University was recently released for the Spring 2019 semester. Local students making the list included… Hannah Elaine Watts, a junior, from Russell Springs Hope Catherine Owens, a sophomore, […]