Three weeks until early voting begins
Russell County voters can begin casting their ballots for the May Primary Election in three weeks. Early in-person voting in Russell County is set to begin on Thursday, May 12. Russell County has three days […]
Year: 2022
Russell County Schools receive grant to assist with homeless students
Russell County Schools recently received a grant to assist with homeless students in the district. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford told WJRS News the district received a grant for just over $72,000 through the […]
One COVID-19 case reported in county last week
Just one COVID-19 case was reported in Russell County last week, according to the Kentucky Department for Public Health. The one case comes a week after Russell County reported no COVID cases. Russell County remains […]
Jamestown City Council to meet tonight, Lakefest meeting beforehand
The Jamestown City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. at Jamestown City Hall. A Lakefest planning meeting will also be held before the city council meeting. […]
KTC begins mowing season
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 8 Office in Somerset is advising drivers that roadside mowing season is underway. From now until October, state and contract crews will complete three mowing cycles, including litter removal on […]
Columbia woman arrested locally on multiple charges
A Columbia woman was arrested locally by Kentucky State Police on multiple charges Wednesday afternoon. According to jail records, Angel Taylor, age 30, was arrested and charged with wanton endangerment first degree, operating a motor […]
Jamestown Police release monthly activity report
The Jamestown Police Department released its monthly activity report for the month of March. The department investigated two auto accidents, received 168 calls for service, made 14 arrests, and opened 8 criminal cases. The department […]
Doyle D. Lawless, age 85, of Jamestown
Doyle D. Lawless, 85, of Jamestown, KY passed away Tuesday, April 19th, at Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs, KY.Doyle was born in Jamestown, KY on May 8, 1936, a son of the late Lyda (Hammond) […]
Lakers, Lady Lakers on the road at Clinton today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Russell County High School baseball and softball teams will both be on the road today in district play, taking on Clinton County. Both the Lakers and Lady Lakers are scheduled for first pitch at 5:30 p.m.
RCMS Softball picks up shutout win over Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Russell County Middle School Softball team picked up a shutout win over Green County on Wednesday. The Lady Lakers won 11-0 thanks to a strong pitching effort by Brylie Jo Hardwick, who allowed just two hits, no runs, and 4 strikeouts. At the... Read More.