Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges

Thursday, May 12 by Derek Aaron

A Russell Springs man was arrested earlier this week by Kentucky State Police on drug charges, according to jail records. Shawn Davis, age 28, was charged with possession of a controlled substance first degree first […]

Local woman arrested in Somerset on drug, other charges

Thursday, May 12 by Derek Aaron

A Russell Springs woman was arrested over the weekend in Somerset by the Somerset Police Department on a variety of charges, according to jail records. Terri Bernadette Garner, age 39, was taken into custody in […]

Russell Springs man arrested in Adair County early Wednesday morning

Thursday, May 12 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested by Kentucky State Police in Adair County early Wednesday morning. Michael Ray Miniard, age 47, was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a […]

State Treasurer’s office now final arbitrator of disapproved government contracts

Thursday, May 12 by Derek Aaron

A 2022 Legislative Session measure regarding disapproved government contracts is now in effect. Keith West has the details in this report from Frankfort…

Russell Springs City Council to meet this evening

Thursday, May 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. at City Hall on Main Street. Below is the agenda for the meeting. AGENDA […]

Early voting begins today

Thursday, May 12 by Zac Oakes

Registered voters in Russell County can begin heading to the polls to cast their ballots today. Early voting in Russell County begins today, with polls open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the South […]

Baseball, Softball district tournament info released | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 12 by Zac Oakes

Dates and times for the upcoming 16th District Baseball and Softball tournaments have been released. Both tournaments will be held in Russell County. The 16th District Baseball tournament will be held Monday, May 16 and Tuesday, May 17. The Lakers are the top seed... Read More.

RCMS softball to compete in conference tournament tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Softball team will compete in the conference tournament this evening. The Lady Lakers will take on Adair County beginning at 6:15 p.m. The winner of that game will play in the conference championship immediately after. The games are being... Read More.

Transformer explosion causes power outages locally

Thursday, May 12 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Fire Chief Bobby Johnson told WJRS News fire crews responded to a reported explosion at a power substation off Highway 1729 Wednesday evening that resulted in several people in the Russell Springs area […]

Wright files for Jamestown City Council

Wednesday, May 11 by Zac Oakes

Incumbent Jamestown City Councilman Tony H. Wright has filed for re-election to the city’s legislative body. Wright filed for re-election yesterday. He joins Barry Coffey and Ada Marcum-Lawson as candidates filing for Jamestown City Council.

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Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges

Local woman arrested in Somerset on drug, other charges

Russell Springs man arrested in Adair County early Wednesday morning

State Treasurer’s office now final arbitrator of disapproved government contracts

Russell Springs City Council to meet this evening

Early voting begins today

Baseball, Softball district tournament info released | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS softball to compete in conference tournament tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Transformer explosion causes power outages locally

Wright files for Jamestown City Council

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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