Man taken into custody without issue after incident in Jamestown

Thursday, April 7 by Zac Oakes

A man was taken into custody by local law enforcement following an incident Wednesday morning in Jamestown where a gun was reportedly involved. Jamestown Police, Russell Springs Police, the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, and Kentucky […]

White House extends pause on federal student loan repayments

Thursday, April 7 by Zac Oakes

The White House has extended the pause for repayment of federal student loans through August 31. The repayment freeze, which has been in place since the beginning of the pandemic, was scheduled to expire at […]

Commodities to be given out today

Thursday, April 7 by Derek Aaron

Commodities will be given out today at the Russell Springs First Baptist Church located at 392 E Hwy 80, across from the Dollar General store, beginning at noon until all commodities are given away. This […]

Kentucky still clear of CWD in deer

Thursday, April 7 by Derek Aaron

Following the detection of Chronic Wasting Disease in a Tennessee deer just eight miles south of the Kentucky border back in September of last year, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife activated its CWD […]

County Clerk’s Office closed Friday

Wednesday, April 6 by Derek Aaron

If you’re needing to take care of any business at the Russell County Clerk’s Office it will need to be done before Friday as the clerk’s office will be closed on Friday, April 8th for […]

Billy Earl Tucker, age 42, of Russell Springs

Wednesday, April 6 by Sean Hammond

Billy Earl Tucker, of Russell Springs, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Russell County Hospital. He was 42 years of age. Billy was born on December 18, 1979, in Indianapolis, Indiana, son of […]

Severe Weather Possible Today Wednesday Afternoon Update

Wednesday, April 6 by Sean Hammond

The Storm Prediction Center has made some adjustments in the severe weather threat for this afternoon. Russell and surrounding counties have been moved out of the Slight Risk, and now placed in a level 1 […]

Former Columbia Police Chief pleads not guilty to theft of city funds

Wednesday, April 6 by Zac Oakes

Former Columbia Police Chief Jason Cross entered a not guilty plea in federal court on charges that he stole more than $25,000 from the City of Columbia. Cross was indicted on charges that he stole […]

Three COVID cases reported in Russell County last week

Wednesday, April 6 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Department of Public Health reported just three COVID cases in Russell County last week. Russell County was among the lowest weekly total of all counties in Kentucky last week. Neighboring Pulaski County reported […]

Spring Break is no break for RCPL

Wednesday, April 6 by Derek Aaron

Russell County Youth Services Librarian Kristina Daffron talked to WJRS NEWS about the ongoing week of Spring Break and the activities still to come at the library in Jamestown in the coming days… For more […]

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Year: 2022

Man taken into custody without issue after incident in Jamestown

White House extends pause on federal student loan repayments

Commodities to be given out today

Kentucky still clear of CWD in deer

County Clerk’s Office closed Friday

Billy Earl Tucker, age 42, of Russell Springs

Severe Weather Possible Today Wednesday Afternoon Update

Former Columbia Police Chief pleads not guilty to theft of city funds

Three COVID cases reported in Russell County last week

Spring Break is no break for RCPL

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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