Florida Man Faces Charges in Kentucky and Tennessee Following Pursuit

Wednesday, November 4 by WJRS Staff

Two Florida residents were arrested Tuesday afternoon after a pursuit involving Pickett County, Tennessee authorities ended with a crash on U.S. 127 in Clinton County. Sheriff Ricky Marcum told WJRS News that Christian Messick, of […]

$85 Million Grant Boosts Southern Kentucky Highway Project

Wednesday, September 30 by WJRS Staff

Pulaski County’s Northern Bypass project has been awarded an 85-million-dollar federal grant, bringing total federal funding for the project to 167 million dollars. Congressman Hal Rogers announced the award Tuesday through the Infrastructure for Rebuilding […]

Kentucky Supreme Court Coming to Campbellsville University

Wednesday, September 9 by WJRS Staff

The Supreme Court of Kentucky will hold official oral arguments at Campbellsville University next week. The court will hear cases Wednesday and Thursday, September 16th and 17th, at Ransdell Chapel. Sessions are scheduled for 10 […]

Measles Cases Climb Across Kentucky, but Lake Cumberland District Remains Clear

Wednesday, August 19 by WJRS Staff

Kentucky health officials have confirmed an ongoing measles outbreak, with 19 cases reported this year—the state’s highest total since 1991. Fifteen cases were confirmed in the past four days in Christian, Owen, Todd, Trigg and […]

Kentucky Wildlife Biologist Explains Recent Black Bear Activity in Lake Cumberland Area

Sunday, August 16 by WJRS Staff

Black bear sightings have become increasingly common across Kentucky—including in places where residents are not accustomed to seeing them. More than a half-dozen bear sightings have been reported in Russell County in recent months. Across […]

Kentucky League of Cities Highlights Russell Springs’ Bankers Field of Dreams

Friday, August 14 by WJRS Staff

The Kentucky League of Cities is highlighting Russell Springs and its new Bankers Field of Dreams at Russell Springs City Park. The field was inspired by Mayor Eddie Thomas, who wanted children with disabilities to […]

Kentucky Celebrates Farmers Market Week

Tuesday, August 4 by WJRS Staff

Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell is encouraging residents to support local farmers as the Commonwealth celebrates Farmers Market Week. Commissioner Shell noted that Kentucky is home to more than 170 farmers markets, providing communities across […]

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 […]

KENTUCKY STATE POLICE HONORS LOCAL TROOPERS FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE

Friday, July 24 by WJRS Staff

The Kentucky State Police recognized its top sworn personnel Thursday during the agency’s annual Sworn Awards Ceremony, honoring 84 troopers, detectives and officers who went above and beyond the call of duty during 2025. State […]

Woman Accused of Impersonating Kentucky State Trooper in Clinton County

Thursday, July 23 by WJRS Staff

Kentucky State Police have arrested an Albany woman in an alleged case of impersonating a state trooper via text messaging. According to the arrest citation, on Wednesday, Clinton County Sheriff Ricky Marcum contacted Kentucky State […]

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Florida Man Faces Charges in Kentucky and Tennessee Following Pursuit

$85 Million Grant Boosts Southern Kentucky Highway Project

Kentucky Supreme Court Coming to Campbellsville University

Measles Cases Climb Across Kentucky, but Lake Cumberland District Remains Clear

Kentucky Wildlife Biologist Explains Recent Black Bear Activity in Lake Cumberland Area

Kentucky League of Cities Highlights Russell Springs’ Bankers Field of Dreams

Kentucky Celebrates Farmers Market Week

Russell County Schools Preschool Programs Earn Highest Kentucky All STARS Rating

KENTUCKY STATE POLICE HONORS LOCAL TROOPERS FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE

Woman Accused of Impersonating Kentucky State Trooper in Clinton County

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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