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Casey County business sustains heavy damage in fire

Tuesday, February 24 by Zac Oakes

A Casey County business sustained a heavy amount of damage during a fire Sunday night. The Liberty Fire Department said units were called out a little after 8:30 p.m. local time to Hometown Auto Parts […]

Russell Springs City Hall to close temporarily today for funeral of former city council member

Tuesday, February 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs City Hall will close temporarily today for the funeral of former city council member David C. Blakey. City Hall will be closed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today to allow employees to […]

Hospital board to meet this evening

Tuesday, February 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors will meet today. The board will meet at 4 p.m. at the hospital. Board meetings are open to the public.

Jamestown City Hall accepting orders for veteran banners

Tuesday, February 24 by Zac Oakes

Veteran banners will soon be displayed around Jamestown. The banners placed around the city recognize the local residents who served in the nation’s armed forces. Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton said anyone interested in purchasing a […]

Carnes receives Safety Professional of the Year award

Monday, February 23 by Zac Oakes

From Branscum Construction Russell Springs, Kentucky — Anthony Carnes, Director of Safety for Branscum Construction Company, Inc., has been honored as the Safety Professional of the Year by the Associated General Contractors of Kentucky (AGC […]

Lake Cumberland District Health Department warning of possible scam calls

Monday, February 23 by Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is warning of a possible new scam targeting residents in the area. The health department said they’ve received reports of someone calling individuals in the area claiming to be […]

Russell Springs man flown to UK hospital after accident on Lakeway Drive

Monday, February 23 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was flown to the University of Kentucky Hospital after an accident on Lakeway Drive Saturday morning. Russell Springs Police say it happened a little after 11 a.m. Saturday. They say 72-year-old […]

School board to meet this evening

Monday, February 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will meet this evening. The board will meet at 5 p.m. In Room 114 of the Russell County ANC. The board is expected to receive updates on the bus […]

Pair of voting bills making their way through state legislature

Monday, February 23 by Zac Oakes

Two bills related to voting in Kentucky are making their way through the state legislature. Keith West files this report about the bills and what they mean for Kentucky voters. Stay tuned to WJRS News […]

Preston reappointed to RCIDA Board

Monday, February 23 by Zac Oakes

Tom Preston will serve another four-year term on the Russell County Industrial Development Authority Board. At last week’s city council meeting, the Jamestown City Council voted unanimously to approve the reappointment of Preston. Preston serves […]