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Woman Arrested Following Early Morning Traffic Stop

Tuesday, August 4 by WJRS Staff

A traffic stop during the early morning hours Tuesday by a Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy resulted in the arrest of a London woman on multiple charges. According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Devin […]

Two Arrested After Geneva Drive Search Warrant; Suspected Meth and Fentanyl Seized

Tuesday, August 4 by WJRS Staff

A joint drug investigation led to the arrest of two people Monday night following the execution of a search warrant at a residence on Geneva Drive on the outskirts of Jamestown and Russell Springs. According […]

Russell County Schools Preschool Programs Earn Highest Kentucky All STARS Rating

Tuesday, August 4 by WJRS Staff

The preschool programs at all three Russell County elementary schools have earned the highest level of recognition from the Kentucky Department of Education. Jamestown Elementary, Russell Springs Elementary and Salem Elementary have each received a […]

Janet Clark, 75, of Jamestown

Tuesday, August 4 by WJRS Staff

Janet Kay Clark, of Jamestown, passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Russell County Hospital. She was 75 years, 1 month, and 7 days old. Born on June 26, 1951, in […]

Dawn Marie Clifton, 58, of Columbia

Tuesday, August 4 by WJRS Staff

Dawn Marie Clifton, of Adair County, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026, at Barren County Health and Rehabilitation, in Glasgow. She was 58 years of age. Born August 10, 1967, she was the daughter of […]

Two Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash in Fairview Community

Monday, August 3 by WJRS Staff

Two people were injured in a single-vehicle accident Monday morning in the Fairview community of Russell County. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston told WJRS NEWS that 39-year-old Curtis Peterson of Russell Springs was driving a […]

Clinton County Man Arrested Following 30-Minute Foot Chase

Monday, August 3 by WJRS Staff

A Clinton County man is in jail after leading law enforcement officers on a foot pursuit Monday afternoon. According to Clinton County Sheriff Ricky Marcum, he and other officers attempted to arrest 22-year-old Jeremy Albertson […]

David Bunch, 77, of Sano Community

Monday, August 3 by WJRS Staff

David Milton Bunch, age 77, passed away Monday, August 3, 2026 at his residence in the Sano community of Adair County. He was born on Saturday, August 7, 1948, in Bryan, KY. He was the […]

Adair County Sheriff Releases July Activity Report

Monday, August 3 by WJRS Staff

The Adair County Sheriff’s Department has released its monthly activity report, highlighting the agency’s workload for the month of July. According to Sheriff Gary Roy, deputies served 48 warrants of arrest and opened 7 criminal […]

Jamestown Police Chief Expected to Step Down; Council to Consider Successor

Monday, August 3 by WJRS Staff

The City of Jamestown could soon have a new police chief. WJRS NEWS has learned that longtime Jamestown Police Chief Jeff Kerns has requested to step down from his leadership role and be reassigned as […]