Jamestown prepping for Christmas on the Square

Thursday, December 4 by Zac Oakes

The City of Jamestown is preparing for Saturday’s Christmas on the Square. Jamestown City Clerk Tyler McGowan told WJRS News drivers should expect the Jamestown Square to be closed off to traffic beginning at around […]

Pulaski man arrested, charged with rape

Thursday, December 4 by Zac Oakes

A Pulaski County man was arrested and charged with rape – first degree. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office said 35-year-old Aaron J. Acton was arrested following an investigation involving the office’s Crimes Against Children division […]

County looking to partner with marina owner to expand parking at Old Alligator I ramp

Thursday, December 4 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum said the county is looking to expand parking at the Old Alligator 1 boat ramp. Marcum was a guest on Community Conversation on WJRS, and said the area is […]

Salem Elementary seeing improvement in reading and math scores

Thursday, December 4 by Zac Oakes

The administration and teachers at Salem Elementary School have been heavily focused for the last couple years on improving the school’s reading and math scores on the annual state assessment. Recently-released data from last year’s […]

Toyota of Somerset to host Jamie Vaught book signing next Friday

Thursday, December 4 by Zac Oakes

Toyota of Somerset will host a book signing event on Friday evening, Dec. 12 for Kentucky sportswriter and seven-time author Jamie Vaught’s new book on UK basketball. The Somerset event, located at 4195 S. Highway […]

Christmas on the Square will include recognition of counties that gave land to form Russell County

Wednesday, December 3 by Zac Oakes

In December 1825, Russell County was founded from portions of Adair, Cumberland and Wayne counties. As Russell County celebrates its 200th birthday this year, Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum said judge executives from those […]

JES Principal Smith proud of school’s improvement on school climate and safety assessment

Wednesday, December 3 by Zac Oakes

In the latest round of data from last year’s state assessment, Jamestown Elementary School saw improvements in the school climate and safety survey. Jamestown Elementary Principal Zach Smith was a guest on Community Conversation on […]

Fair Oaks recognized with award at state conference

Wednesday, December 3 by Zac Oakes

Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation was recently recognized with an award at the Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities annual conference. Fair Oaks received a Best of Kentucky in Nursing & Rehabilitation award. The Best […]

Applications open for Rogers Explorers and Rogers Scholars program

Wednesday, December 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County students can now apply for the Rogers Explorers and Rogers Scholars programs through the Center for Rural Development. Rogers Scholars is open to students who are currently sophomores in high school. Students in […]

Jabez man arrested, charged with kidnapping minor

Tuesday, December 2 by Zac Oakes

A Jabez man was arrested after reportedly kidnapping a 16-year-old girl in 2023 and demanding a ransom from her family. 22-year-old Tanner Fields was arrested by Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Matt Parrish this afternoon and […]

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Jamestown prepping for Christmas on the Square

Pulaski man arrested, charged with rape

County looking to partner with marina owner to expand parking at Old Alligator I ramp

Salem Elementary seeing improvement in reading and math scores

Toyota of Somerset to host Jamie Vaught book signing next Friday

Christmas on the Square will include recognition of counties that gave land to form Russell County

JES Principal Smith proud of school’s improvement on school climate and safety assessment

Fair Oaks recognized with award at state conference

Applications open for Rogers Explorers and Rogers Scholars program

Jabez man arrested, charged with kidnapping minor

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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