Jamestown man arrested on trespass, indecent exposure charges

Friday, May 20 by Derek Aaron

A Jamestown man was arrested by the Jamestown Police Department Thursday morning on criminal trespassing and indecent exposure charges, according to jail records. Jeffrey D. Helton, age 30, was arrested on criminal trespassing third degree […]

JPD Officer Harlan graduates from police academy

Friday, May 20 by Derek Aaron

Officer Savannah Harlan of the Jamestown Police Department graduated Thursday from the Department of Criminal Justice Training- Basic Recruit Academy in Richmond. Officer Harlan will now return to the Jamestown Police Department and resume her […]

Kentucky records its lowest unemployment rate since reporting began

Friday, May 20 by Derek Aaron

In April, Kentucky recorded its lowest unemployment rate since the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics began reporting state rates in 1976. Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary April 2022 unemployment rate was 3.9 percent, according to the […]

RCSO Deputy Pierce graduates from police academy

Friday, May 20 by Derek Aaron

Deputy Jared Pierce of the Russell County Sheriff’s Office graduated Thursday from the Department of Criminal Justice Training- Basic Recruit Academy in Richmond. Deputy Pierce will now return to the sheriff’s office and resume his […]

Lady Lakers defeat Metcalfe, advance to district championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball Team advanced to the 16th District Championship and clinched a spot in the 4th Region Tournament with a 7-5 win over Metcalfe County Thursday evening. The Lady Hornets took a 5-1 lead in the top of the third... Read More.

Baseball Region Tournament draw released

Thursday, May 19 by Zac Oakes

The bracket for the 4th Region Baseball Tournament has been released. The Lakers will host Barren County on Monday, May 23 at 6 p.m. First-round games are being played at the site of district champions. […]

School board votes to reconfigure youth services centers

Thursday, May 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education voted to reconfigure the school district’s youth services centers at this week’s board meeting. The school district was approved for an additional Youth Service Center and funding for a […]

Russell County voter turnout over 50 percent

Thursday, May 19 by Zac Oakes

Voter turnout in Russell County for the 2022 primary election topped 50 percent. Based off several vote tabulation sheets provided to WJRS, we calculated voter turnout to be approximately 50.9 percent during the primary election. […]

New venture by RC Chamber of Commerce

Thursday, May 19 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce met earlier this week for their monthly meeting. WJRS NEWS caught up with Chamber President Marisa Ramsey, who detailed the May meeting of local business leaders as well as […]

Jamestown Council, Lakefest committee to meet today

Thursday, May 19 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at Jamestown City Hall. The Lakefest Committee will hold a meeting at City Hall beginning […]

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Jamestown man arrested on trespass, indecent exposure charges

JPD Officer Harlan graduates from police academy

Kentucky records its lowest unemployment rate since reporting began

RCSO Deputy Pierce graduates from police academy

Lady Lakers defeat Metcalfe, advance to district championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Baseball Region Tournament draw released

School board votes to reconfigure youth services centers

Russell County voter turnout over 50 percent

New venture by RC Chamber of Commerce

Jamestown Council, Lakefest committee to meet today

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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