Carol Burchett, 77, of Jamestown
Carol Ann Burchett, age 77, of Jamestown, KY passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the home of her daughter. She was born on Thursday, February 24, 1949, in Jamestown, KY. She was the daughter […]
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Russell Springs Police Arrest Bradfordsville Man on Drug, DUI Charges
A Bradfordsville man was arrested on DUI and drug charges late Saturday night by Russell Springs Police. According to police reports, Officer Kendall Catron arrested 60-year-old Jeff Cheatham on charges of DUI, possession of methamphetamine, […]
CAIP Funding Approved for Russell County Agricultural Producers
Russell County is among ten Kentucky counties approved to receive funding through the County Agricultural Investment Program. The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved more than $2.5 million Friday for agricultural diversification and rural-development projects across […]
Body Recovered Following Reported Drowning Near Lake Cumberland Marina
A Lexington man has been identified as the victim of a weekend drowning on Lake Cumberland. Russell County Coroner Mark Coots told WJRS NEWS the victim is 42-year-old Andy Schmidt of Lexington. The 911 call […]
Russell County Public Library Announces Grand Opening of The Green
The Russell County Public Library will celebrate the grand opening of its new community space, “The Green,” with two days of activities in September. A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held Friday, September 18th, at […]
Portion of KY 76 to Close Tuesday in Salem Community
A portion of KY 76 in Russell County’s Salem community will be temporarily closed Tuesday as crews replace a cross drain beneath the roadway. The Kentucky Department of Highways says the closure will be between […]
Turn Lanes, Widening Planned for Clinton County Intersection
A highway safety improvement project is set to begin next week along KY 90 in Clinton County. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says the project will include minor widening and the addition of left-turn lanes from […]
Albany Man Faces Strangulation, Felony Assault Charges
An Albany man was arrested Thursday evening following a reported domestic violence incident. The Clinton County Sheriff’s Department responded to a residence on George Sells Road shortly before 7 p.m. The victim was transported by […]
New Rescue Tools to Strengthen Jamestown Fire Department’s Emergency Response Coming Soon
The Jamestown Fire Department will soon upgrade its extrication equipment following action by the Jamestown City Council last evening. Fire Chief Jeff Landers told council members the department’s current extrication tool is more than 20 […]