Former assistant police chief files suit against Russell Springs mayor

Saturday, March 12 by Derek Aaron

By Zac Oakes, WJRS News Director Former Russell Springs Assistant Police Chief Melissa Taylor has filed a lawsuit against Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas. The lawsuit, filed Friday in Russell Circuit Court, alleges gender discrimination […]

Carol Richards, age 74, of Jamestown

Saturday, March 12 by WJRS Staff

Carol H. Richards, beloved daughter, sister, mother, step-mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and caring wife died peacefully at Jean Waddle Care Center – Hospice of Lake Cumberland in Somerset on March 10, 2022, surrounded by […]

Boil Water Advisory issued for several roads in Jamestown

Friday, March 11 by Derek Aaron

The Jamestown Water Department has issued a boil water advisory on Hwy 619 from Bubby Flanagan Rd. to the overpass on 619, including Voils Rd. The advisory will be until further notice.

District 8 road crews preparing for Friday night’s winter weather event

Friday, March 11 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 8 highway crews are ready to respond to the winter storm expected to move across the state overnight. The U.S. National Weather Service out of Louisville has issued a winter […]

City planning to honor local pastor with road name

Friday, March 11 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs is planning to recognize a local pastor by naming a road in his honor. If the city council approves the second reading next month, there will be a new road […]

Summer and fall registration open at Somerset Community College

Friday, March 11 by Zac Oakes

Registration for fall and summer classes is now open at Somerset Community College. Summer classes begin May 16 with the option for Full Summer, Summer I, or Summer II courses. Fall classes are set to […]

Lake Cumberland area looking at 4-6 inch snowfall tonight

Friday, March 11 by Derek Aaron

Much of the region, including the Lake Cumberland area, finds itself under a winter storm warning, which begins at 9 p.m. this evening and runs through 9 a.m. Saturday morning. WJRS participated in a conference […]

IDA announces sale of manufacturing building to local company

Friday, March 11 by Derek Aaron

Von Gruenigen Furniture Makers, LLC will be locating in Jamestown, according to the Russell County Industrial Development Authority. The IDA announced Thursday the sale of its 9,400 square foot manufacturing building on Ferco Way in […]

Ramsey appointed to RCIDA Board

Friday, March 11 by Zac Oakes

Chris Ramsey was appointed and unanimously approved by the Russell Springs City Council for a seat on the Russell County Industrial Development Authority board at last night’s city council meeting. Mayor Eddie Thomas made the […]

RCH Board of Directors to meet this afternoon

Friday, March 11 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors will hold a special-called meeting this afternoon at 4 p.m. in the Duo Broadband Boardroom in Jamestown. The board is expected to discuss “personnel issues” in an executive […]

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Former assistant police chief files suit against Russell Springs mayor

Carol Richards, age 74, of Jamestown

Boil Water Advisory issued for several roads in Jamestown

District 8 road crews preparing for Friday night’s winter weather event

City planning to honor local pastor with road name

Summer and fall registration open at Somerset Community College

Lake Cumberland area looking at 4-6 inch snowfall tonight

IDA announces sale of manufacturing building to local company

Ramsey appointed to RCIDA Board

RCH Board of Directors to meet this afternoon

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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