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Monticello woman arrested after driving into home, crashing into children’s playroom

Friday, March 28 by Zac Oakes

A Monticello woman was arrested Wednesday night after she reportedly drove into a home and crashed into the wall of a children’s playroom in the home. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office arrested Emily F. Coomer […]

Largest fishing tournament ever held on Lake Cumberland planned for next year

Thursday, March 27 by Zac Oakes

A major fishing tournament that is expected to be the largest tournament ever held on Lake Cumberland is set to come to Russell County next year. Tourism Director Danielle Wilson announced today the 17th annual […]

Williams says Kevin’s Kids is about bringing community together

Thursday, March 27 by Zac Oakes

The annual Kevin’s Kids concert is fast approaching. The concert is scheduled to take place in just over two weeks. Williams told WJRS the concert and the Kevin’s Kids organization is about bringing the community […]

RCHS student selected for Gatton Academy

Thursday, March 27 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County High School student has been selected for the prestigious Gatton Academy at Western Kentucky University. RCHS Sophomore Samantha Brown was selected for the program. Applicants are assessed on several factors, including ACT/SAT […]

Local business owner’s horse expected to qualify for Kentucky Derby

Thursday, March 27 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Derby is just over a month away, and this year, there will likely be a Russell County connection in the race. Local businessman Terry Stephens owns a horse named Chunk of Gold. After […]

Pulaski Sheriff’s Office investigating hit-and-run involving teenager

Thursday, March 27 by Zac Oakes

The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a hit-and-run case where a 16-year-old was reportedly hit by a truck while running. The sheriff’s office said the 16-year-old female was running on the side of the […]

Russell County grand jury has busy day, handing up 34 indictments.

Wednesday, March 26 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County grand jury handed up several indictments yesterday. A total of 34 individuals were indicted. Those indicted included the following individuals: Allen Booher, 51 of Albany; Clifford Kennedy, age 40; and Durward E. […]

DeVore selected as Kentucky TSA President

Wednesday, March 26 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School junior Marlei DeVore was selected as the Kentucky Technology Student Association President yesterday. TSA is a Career and Technical Student Organization made up of students engaged in science, technology, engineering and […]

Beshear signs bill lowering driver’s permit age to 15

Wednesday, March 26 by Zac Oakes

Over the last several weeks, we’ve reported on a bill that would allow 15-year-olds in Kentucky to apply for a driver’s permit. Governor Andy Beshear signed that bill yesterday, making it law. The bill has […]

Jamestown Council to hold special-called meeting tomorrow

Wednesday, March 26 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council will hold a special-called meeting tomorrow evening. The council will meet at 5:30 p.m. to discuss taking in Ponderosa Pike as a city street. That is the lone item on the […]