KYTC reminding drivers to check for vehicle recalls

Tuesday, March 8 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, in conjunction with the National Safety Council, is encouraging every Kentucky vehicle owner to check their vehicle’s recall status during this week’s national Vehicle Safety Recalls Week and schedule a free […]

State’s 2021 annual unemployment rate decreased to 4.7%

Tuesday, March 8 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky’s annual unemployment rate for 2021 was 4.7% according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. This is a decrease from 6.4% in 2020. The U.S. […]

Keion Brooks’ Father Talks About Having Son at UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 8 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT How hard is it for a parent of a University of Kentucky basketball player to watch his or her son play? “It can be kind of tough,” said Keion Brooks Sr., the father of UK junior forward Keion Brooks. “You look... Read More.

James A. Hammond, age 59, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, March 8 by Sean Hammond

James A. Hammond, 59, of Russell Springs, KY, passed away Sunday, March 6th, at Russell County Hospital.James was born in Albany, KY on May 13, 1962, a son of the late Reba (Garner) Hammond and […]

Russell County’s Miniard, Skaggs among top 5 at annual Lindsey Idol contest

Tuesday, March 8 by Zac Oakes

Two Russell County students at Lindsey Wilson College placed in the Top 5 at the school’s annual Lindsey Idol contest, a singing competition held at the school. Nicholas Miniard of Russell Springs and Tyler Skaggs […]

Bill to lower state income tax continues moving forward in state legislature

Monday, March 7 by Zac Oakes

A bill to lower the state income tax in Kentucky was approved by the Kentucky House. The bill, which will now be up for approval in the state senate, reduces the state’s personal income tax […]

Local gas prices hovering at $4 mark

Monday, March 7 by Zac Oakes

Local gas prices continue to rise sharply as they do across the nation. On Sunday, the gas price tracker by AAA showed the average price of gas in Russell County to be $3.86. Many gas […]

Three arrested over the weekend by RCSO

Monday, March 7 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office made several arrests over the weekend, according to detention center records. Jacob D. Hall, 21, of Jamestown, was arrested late Saturday night by Deputy Ronnie Golden with the Russell County […]

KSP Post 15 releases monthly activity report

Monday, March 7 by Derek Aaron

During the month of February, there were eight traffic accidents investigated by state police working in the Post 15 area, which includes Russell and surrounding counties. During the month there were: 1041 Citations Written 256 […]

New legislation deadlines expire in Frankfort

Monday, March 7 by Derek Aaron

Legislators continued their work in Frankfort last week as the General Assembly enters a pivotal time of this session. Keith West files this report for WJRS NEWS… Legislators return to Frankfort today with both the […]

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KYTC reminding drivers to check for vehicle recalls

State’s 2021 annual unemployment rate decreased to 4.7%

Keion Brooks’ Father Talks About Having Son at UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

James A. Hammond, age 59, of Russell Springs

Russell County’s Miniard, Skaggs among top 5 at annual Lindsey Idol contest

Bill to lower state income tax continues moving forward in state legislature

Local gas prices hovering at $4 mark

Three arrested over the weekend by RCSO

KSP Post 15 releases monthly activity report

New legislation deadlines expire in Frankfort

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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