Convenience Store and Restaurant Proposed for Former Hardee’s Site in Jamestown

Tuesday, August 18 by WJRS Staff

A new convenience store and restaurant could soon be coming to North Main Street in Jamestown. The Jamestown City Council purchased the former Hardee’s property back in February. Since then, Mayor Regena Hinton has been […]

Slight Property Tax Rate Decrease Proposed for Russell County Schools

Tuesday, August 18 by WJRS Staff

Tax rates in the Russell County School District are expected to remain mostly unchanged, with a slight decrease proposed for real property. The rates recommended by Superintendent Michael Ford were unanimously approved by the school […]

School Board Honors Two FFA State Champions

Tuesday, August 18 by WJRS Staff

Congratulations to RCHS senior FFA member Piper Garmon and RCHS alumna Kendall Melton! 🎉 Both were recognized as State Champions in Public Speaking during Monday evening’s Russell County Board of Education meeting. Superintendent Michael Ford […]

Russell County School Board Recognizes Preschool Teachers and Assistants

Tuesday, August 18 by WJRS Staff

Nearly a dozen preschool teachers and instructional assistants were honored during Monday evening’s Russell County School Board meeting. Superintendent Michael Ford presented certificates recognizing their work after the preschool programs at all three district elementary […]

Casey’s Law Offers Lifeline for Families Facing Addiction

Monday, August 17 by WJRS Staff

A Kentucky law gives families and friends a legal path to help a loved one battling addiction—even when that person refuses treatment. Casey’s Law is named for Matthew Casey Wethington, who began experimenting with drugs […]

Albany Teen Crowned National Winner at America’s International Miss Pageant

Monday, August 17 by WJRS Staff

Jersie Smith of Albany was crowned 2026 America’s International Teen during the America’s International Miss Scholarship Pageant on Sunday. The national pageant was held August 14–16 in Pigeon Forge. America’s International Miss was established in […]

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Convenience Store and Restaurant Proposed for Former Hardee’s Site in Jamestown

Slight Property Tax Rate Decrease Proposed for Russell County Schools

School Board Honors Two FFA State Champions

Russell County School Board Recognizes Preschool Teachers and Assistants

Casey’s Law Offers Lifeline for Families Facing Addiction

Albany Teen Crowned National Winner at America’s International Miss Pageant

Bobby Popplewell, 95, of Russell Springs

Kentucky Wildlife Biologist Explains Recent Black Bear Activity in Lake Cumberland Area

Firefighters Evacuate Wayne County Care Home Following Gas Leak

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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