Tourism Director Says Holiday Weekend Was ‘Incredible’ for Lake Cumberland

Monday, July 6 by WJRS Staff

An outstanding Independence Day weekend is being credited with bringing thousands of visitors to Russell County and communities across the Lake Cumberland region. Russell County Tourism Executive Director Danielle Wilson says the holiday weekend exceeded […]

Former Jamestown Mayors Honored During Lakefest

Monday, July 6 by WJRS Staff

Jamestown’s annual Lakefest celebration once again brought thousands of visitors to downtown over the Independence Day weekend, but this year’s event also included special recognition for community leaders who have helped shape the city through […]

Flood Debris Pickup Begins Monday Across Clinton County

Monday, July 6 by WJRS Staff

Clinton County residents affected by recent flooding are being advised that flood debris pickup begins Monday, July 6. County officials say every road in the county will be traveled, and flood-related debris placed along the […]

Numerous Holiday Weekend Arrests Reported

Monday, July 6 by WJRS Staff

Several individuals were arrested over the Independence Day holiday weekend on a variety of charges in Russell and surroundinSg counties. In Russell County, 45-year-old Tessa Sturgill of Russell Springs was arrested Saturday evening by Kentucky […]

Campbellsville Teen Killed in Early Morning Marion County Shooting

Sunday, July 5 by WJRS Staff

** UPDATE Monday, July 6 @ 2:00 p.m. ** The Marion County Sheriff announced this afternoon on social media that an arrest has been made in connection with the shooting death of Jaron Johnson. Neither […]

Lakefest Car Show Photos

Saturday, July 4 by WJRS Staff

Click on the link to view photos from the Lakefest Car Show. Photos credit: City of Jamestown city of jamestown kentucky – Search Results | Facebook

Lakefest Mike Hill 10K 5K Race Results

Saturday, July 4 by WJRS Staff

Lakefest Mike Hill 10K / 5K Race Results Male 5k Overall- Justin Stearns 15:39 (New Course Record since 2017) Female 5k Overall-Elizabeth Dudley-23:46 Male 10k Overall-Jeff Ness-37:58 Female Overall-Amanda Robertson-51:02 For dozens of event photos, […]

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Tourism Director Says Holiday Weekend Was ‘Incredible’ for Lake Cumberland

Former Jamestown Mayors Honored During Lakefest

Flood Debris Pickup Begins Monday Across Clinton County

Numerous Holiday Weekend Arrests Reported

Campbellsville Teen Killed in Early Morning Marion County Shooting

Lakefest Car Show Photos

Lakefest Mike Hill 10K 5K Race Results

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown