Lake Liberty 18 Feet Below Normal; Residents Urged to Conserve Water

Sunday, October 25 by WJRS Staff

Liberty Mayor Sam Haadad is urging residents to continue conserving water as Lake Liberty drops to 18 feet below its normal level. In a social media post Sunday, Haadad said drought conditions have persisted for […]

Comer Opposes Proposed Vehicle Pass Fee at Kendall Recreation Area

Saturday, October 24 by WJRS Staff

Congressman James Comer is opposing a proposal to charge a vehicle pass fee at the Kendall Recreation Area near Wolf Creek Dam beginning in 2027. The proposal by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has […]

Search Continues for Missing Man After Lake Cumberland Boat Collision

Saturday, October 24 by WJRS Staff

UPDATE SUNDAY 7:40 p.m. — after nearly 12 straight hours today, search & recovery efforts are being suspended for tonight and will resume Monday. WJRS NEWS will continue to follow this tragic story and will […]

Adair County Man Arrested Following Pursuit and Confrontation with Deputy

Friday, October 23 by WJRS Staff

An Adair County man is facing multiple charges, including felony assault, following a brief vehicle pursuit and confrontation with a sheriff’s deputy Friday. According to Adair County Sheriff Gary Roy, Deputy Ricky Shirley was attempting […]

Burn Ban Issued for Russell County

Friday, October 23 by Sean Hammond

A countywide burn ban is now in effect in Russell County due to extremely dry conditions. Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum issued an executive order Friday prohibiting all open burning throughout the county, effective immediately. […]

Russell County Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Local Leaders at Annual Banquet

Friday, October 23 by Sean Hammond

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet Thursday evening at The Green at the Russell County Public Library in Jamestown. A sold-out crowd attended the event, which featured former University of Kentucky […]

Grandparents/Relatives Caring for Children Welcome at Upcoming Meeting

Thursday, October 22 by WJRS Staff

Grandparents and other family members caring for children are invited to an upcoming gathering hosted by Russell County Schools’ Family Resource and Youth Service Centers. The Grandparents Group will meet Tuesday, October 27th, at 8:30 […]

Russell Springs Man Indicted on Charges Involving Two Juveniles

Thursday, October 22 by WJRS Staff

A Russell Springs man remains in the Whitley County Detention Center following his indictment on charges involving two juveniles. Thirty-two-year-old Baseler Lafrance was arrested by Corbin Police in late August. At the time, police alleged […]

Judy James, 79, of Russell Springs

Thursday, October 22 by WJRS Staff

Judy Lee James, 79, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at the Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. She was born in Russell County, KY on Monday, December 23, 1946 the daughter […]

Somerset Couple’s Federal Sentences Bring Prison Terms to 100 Years

Thursday, October 22 by WJRS Staff

A Somerset husband and wife will each serve a total of 100 years in prison following their sentencing Wednesday in federal court on child pornography production charges. 39-year-old Christopher Ethridge and his wife, 30-year-old Amy […]

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WJRS News

Lake Liberty 18 Feet Below Normal; Residents Urged to Conserve Water

Comer Opposes Proposed Vehicle Pass Fee at Kendall Recreation Area

Search Continues for Missing Man After Lake Cumberland Boat Collision

Adair County Man Arrested Following Pursuit and Confrontation with Deputy

Burn Ban Issued for Russell County

Russell County Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Local Leaders at Annual Banquet

Grandparents/Relatives Caring for Children Welcome at Upcoming Meeting

Russell Springs Man Indicted on Charges Involving Two Juveniles

Judy James, 79, of Russell Springs

Somerset Couple’s Federal Sentences Bring Prison Terms to 100 Years

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Obituaries

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