Jamestown City Council Meets Tonight
The Jamestown City Council is scheduled to meet this evening. The council will meet at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting is open to the public. We’ll have more details on tomorrow’s local news.
WJRS News
Russell County Schools Gear Up for Another Summer of Meal Pickups
The summer meal pickup program offered through the school district has been a big success the last couple years. Russell County Schools Director of School Nutrition Jessica Holt said just last year, the school district […]
Search and Rescue Urges Life Jacket Use Ahead of Lake Season
Several water-related incidents occurred around Lake Cumberland last summer. With the peak tourism season getting underway soon, bringing more people to the water, Russell County Search and Rescue Commander Chris Money said his team stays […]
Extension Office to Offer Produce Vouchers for Local Seniors
The Russell County Extension Office will once again provide assistance for seniors looking to purchase local produce. Russell County Agriculture Extension Agent Jonathan Oakes said vouchers for seniors will soon be available. Oakes said the […]
Two Injured in Four-Vehicle Crash on Highway 127
Two people were taken to the hospital following a four-vehicle collision on Highway 127 near the Cumberland Parkway just before noon today. According to reports, a 2019 Jeep Wrangler operated by Ronda Salyer of Jamestown […]
Early Morning Fire Destroys Mobile Home in Russell Springs
Fire crews were called out Tuesday morning to a house fire on Decatur Road in Russell Springs. Firefighters with the Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department responded to the call at 345 Decatur Road, where a […]
Spring Subsidy Underway
The LIHEAP Spring Subsidy program is currently underway for residents needing assistance with their electric bills. Terri Crowell with the Russell County Outreach Office of the Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency was a guest on […]
Drivers Urged to Be Cautious Around Farm Equipment on Roads
Russell County Agriculture Extension Agent Jonathan Oakes said it’s a busy time of year for local farmers. That also means more farm equipment on the roadways. While farm equipment on the roadways can cause some […]
Stephens Honored at Monday’s Fiscal Court Meeting
Local businessman Terry Stephens was presented with a proclamation at Monday’s Russell County Fiscal Court meeting. County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum spoke with WJRS News about the proclamation. Stephens’ horse, Chunk of Gold, finished ninth in […]
SCC Celebrates Spring 2025 Graduates
Somerset Community College held its 2025 Spring graduation ceremony on Friday, honoring the accomplishments of 316 graduates. Family and friends gathered at the Center for Rural Development for two commencement ceremonies celebrating the students’ hard […]