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Bill that could return driver’s license renewals to county offices passes in KY Senate

Monday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

A bill that could return driver’s license renewals and duplicates to county offices has passed through the Kentucky Senate. Charles Baglan files this report with details on Senate Bill 7, sponsored by Senator Aaron Reed […]

City of Jamestown working to address water issue

Monday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

The City of Jamestown is working to address a water issue involving a leak with one of its barges. At last Thursday’s city council meeting, the council approved a motion to contact a company based […]

Columbia-Adair County Fire Dept called out to Summit Manor Nursing Home

Monday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

Firefighters in Columbia were called out Friday to Summit Manor Nursing Home after reports came in of smoke coming from a downstairs hallway. When firefighters arrived on scene, residents were already being evacuated by nursing […]

Chamber to hold first meeting of 2026 tomorrow

Monday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce will hold its first meeting of the new year tomorrow. The chamber will meet at noon tomorrow at the Russell County Public Library. The featured speaker is Jeff Dick […]

Russell Springs Police had busy December

Monday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Police had a busy December to wrap up 2025. Last month, Russell Springs Police officers responded to 467 calls for service and made 28 arrests. Russell Springs Police made 3 alcohol DUI arrests, […]

Goff releases statement about Rockhouse

Friday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

Recently, WJRS News reported Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum was in discussions with the Goff family (the owners of the Rockhouse property in Creelsboro) about a potential lease for the property. After some questions arose, […]

Whooping Cough cases on the rise in Lake Cumberland area

Friday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland area is seeing an increase in the number of cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough. Pertussis is a highly contagious disease that poses a serious health risk, especially to infants […]

Additional details released regarding fatal shooting in Adair County this week

Friday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

Additional details have been released regarding a fatal shooting that took place on South Highway 55 in Adair County earlier this week. According to Kentucky State Police, 56-year-old Phillip Bruce Hadley of Columbia was arrested […]

Jamestown Council approves bid for new police cruiser

Friday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council voted last night to approve a bid for a new police cruiser. Mayor Regena Hinton said the city only received one bid for the new cruiser. The bid for the vehicle […]

25 local students named to Dean’s List at Lindsey Wilson University for Fall 2025 semester

Friday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

25 local students were named to the Dean’s List at Lindsey Wilson University for the Fall 2025 semester. Those local students are: Aidan Antle Daira Bautista-Reyes Jakahri Brown Ethan Cooper Jesse Gossage Ashton Hargis Addison […]