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Jamestown Receives $5,000 KEMI Dividend for Workplace Safety

Friday, September 18 by WJRS Staff

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 […]

RCHS Students Attend Supreme Court Proceedings at Campbellsville University

Friday, September 18 by WJRS Staff

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 […]

Tennessee Murder Suspect Captured in Wayne County

Friday, September 18 by WJRS Staff

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 […]

Authorities Identify Victim of Deadly Crash Near Nancy Exit

Friday, September 18 by WJRS Staff

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 […]

Rep. Branscum Comments on Housing Report During Committee Meeting

Thursday, September 17 by WJRS Staff

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 […]

Special Antlerless Deer Season Set for Lake Cumberland Counties

Thursday, September 17 by WJRS Staff

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 […]

Danny Chumbley, 56, of Russell Springs

Thursday, September 17 by WJRS Staff

Danny Chumbley, age 56, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Sunday, August 23 2026 at Fair Oaks Nursing Home. He was born on Sunday, February 8, 1970, in Somerset, KY He was the son of: […]

Murder Suspect Apprehended After Weeks on The Run

Thursday, September 17 by WJRS Staff

More details coming soon from Clinton County Sheriff Ricky Marcum. This story will be updated when new details are made available to WJRS NEWS.

Russell Springs Man Killed, Wife Critically Injured in Cumberland Parkway Crash

Thursday, September 17 by WJRS Staff

A two-vehicle collision Wednesday near the Nancy exit on the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway claimed the life of a Russell Springs man and left his wife critically injured. The collision occurred around noon central […]

Russell County Sheriff Releases August Activity Report, Reminder of Tax Bills Going Out Soon

Thursday, September 17 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office responded to 636 calls for service during the month of August, according to a report Sheriff Derek Polston presented to the Russell County Fiscal Court earlier this week. Deputies made […]