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Russell County ranks at the top for Dolly Parton Imagination Library enrollment

Friday, June 21 by Zac Oakes

Russell County ranks at the top statewide for most eligible children signed up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. According to recently released data, 80 percent of Russell County children under the age of 5 are […]

Wednesday night wreck reportedly under investigation

Friday, June 21 by Zac Oakes

A single-vehicle wreck Wednesday night near the Russell County/Casey County line on Highway 127 is reportedly under investigation by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. WJRS News has learned that a Chevy Cobalt containing two individuals […]

Russell Springs Police release May activity report

Friday, June 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department released its activity report for the month of May. Last month, Russell Springs Police responded to 452 calls for service and made 41 arrests. Russell Springs Police worked 18 traffic […]

Jamestown hosting live music at Beck Park tonight

Friday, June 21 by Zac Oakes

The City of Jamestown will be hosting live music at Beck Park tonight. Mayor Regena Hinton spoke to WJRS News following last night’s city council meeting about tonight’s events. Hinton said the city hopes to […]

Two arrests made locally yesterday

Friday, June 21 by Zac Oakes

Two arrests were made by local law enforcement yesterday. According to reports, Russell Springs Police arrested 49-year-old Brenda Martin yesterday afternoon on drug charges. Martin was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and public […]

Single vehicle wreck near Russell/Casey County line results in one person flown out

Thursday, June 20 by Zac Oakes

A single-vehicle wreck near the Russell/Casey County line last night resulted in a person being flown out. Many details are still unknown at this time, but WJRS News learned from the scene that a vehicle […]

Investigation underway after man found dead in car near Clinton/Wayne county line

Thursday, June 20 by Zac Oakes

An investigation by Kentucky State Police is underway after a man was found deceased in a vehicle near the Clinton/Wayne county line. According to reports, officers were called out to a vehicle on Davis Road […]

Agreement would provide athletic trainer for school district

Thursday, June 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County School District is searching for an athletic trainer after the district recently worked out a deal with Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital that would provide an athletic trainer to the school district for […]

Loy, Davidson recognized for awards

Thursday, June 20 by Zac Oakes

Two Russell County Schools employees were recognized at the monthly board of education meeting this week. Jamestown Elementary School Counselor Lori Loy was recognized as being the recipient of this year’s Kentucky School Counselor of […]

South Kentucky RECC announces election results

Thursday, June 20 by Zac Oakes

South Kentucky RECC recently announced the results of its board of directors election, with one new member joining the board and a current member earning another term. New board member William Allen, Jr. and incumbent […]