KSP to conduct traffic safety checkpoints in Post 15 area

Saturday, July 5 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 will again be conducting traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area. This includes Russell County, along with Adair, Casey, Clinton and Cumberland counties, among others. Kentucky State Police say […]

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife urge boater safety over holiday weekend, extra patrols around the lake

Saturday, July 5 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources game wardens will be increasing patrols around Lake Cumberland and across the state to help keep waterways safe over the holiday weekend. This increased effort is held in […]

Jamestown Police Chief discusses alcohol at Lakefest, road closures for celebration

Friday, July 4 by Zac Oakes

As Lakefest gets underway this evening, one notable change coming to this year’s event is a vendor selling alcoholic beverages. Jamestown Police Chief Jeff Kerns was a guest on Community Conversation on WJRS yesterday to […]

4th of July brings closings around the county

Friday, July 4 by Zac Oakes

The 4th of July Independence Day holiday brings several closings today. Russell Springs City Hall will be closed today, along the Russell County Courthouse and the Russell County Judicial Center. Local post offices will also […]

Local law enforcement continuing to investigate vandalism case

Friday, July 4 by Zac Oakes

Local law enforcement agencies are continuing to investigate a vandalism incident that took place earlier this week. The vandalism incidents took place sometime between Sunday night and Monday morning. Two different buildings in the Bernard […]

Lakefest gets underway this evening

Friday, July 4 by Zac Oakes

The annual Lakefest celebration in Jamestown gets underway this evening. Events get underway with the annual pageants starting at 5 p.m. There are pageants for multiple age groups, from babies up to the Mrs. pageant. […]

Marcum applauds hospital’s work on expansion project

Thursday, July 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum applauded the work of the hospital’s board of directors for their work on the hospital’s expansion. Marcum noted it’s rare to see a community hospital lower its tax rate, […]

England finishes top 10 nationally at TSA competition

Thursday, July 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School’s Tyson England finished in the top 10 nationally at the Technology Student Association National Competition. England finished top 10 in Computer-Aided Design Engineering. England competed against students from across the country […]

Lakefest gets underway tomorrow

Thursday, July 3 by Zac Oakes

The annual Lakefest celebration in Jamestown gets underway tomorrow. Tomorrow’s Lakefest events include the pageants getting underway at 5 tomorrow, as well as a recognition of the Russell County Wrestling Team. Triple Crown Wrestling will […]

Local students recognized for academic achievements

Thursday, July 3 by Zac Oakes

Local students are being recognized for their academic achievements at colleges and universities during the spring 2025 semester. Halle Burton of Jamestown was recognized for being named to the President’s List at Freed-Hardeman University. Shelby […]

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KSP to conduct traffic safety checkpoints in Post 15 area

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife urge boater safety over holiday weekend, extra patrols around the lake

Jamestown Police Chief discusses alcohol at Lakefest, road closures for celebration

4th of July brings closings around the county

Local law enforcement continuing to investigate vandalism case

Lakefest gets underway this evening

Marcum applauds hospital’s work on expansion project

England finishes top 10 nationally at TSA competition

Lakefest gets underway tomorrow

Local students recognized for academic achievements

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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