State Police arrest Florida man

Friday, November 29 by Zac Oakes

A Florida man was arrested locally by Kentucky State Police yesterday afternoon. According to reports, 64-year-old Dwayne Creasman of Fort Pierce, Florida, was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of […]

Feasibility study shows promising results for hopes of destination resort on General Burnside Island

Friday, November 29 by Zac Oakes

Hopes of one day building a destination resort on General Burnside Island in Pulaski County gained some more momentum after a recent feasibility study provided positive results to area officials. Hunden Brothers, a real estate […]

Several closings today

Friday, November 29 by Zac Oakes

There are several closings across the county today. This includes the city halls in Jamestown and Russell Springs, the Russell County Circuit Clerk’s office and the Russell County Courthouse, which will all be closed today. […]

Hospital purchases new analyzer for lab, saving notable amount of money

Thursday, November 28 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors approved the purchase of a new analyzer machine for the hospital’s lab at this week’s board meeting. After initially approving the purchase of an analyzer last month, the […]

Thanksgiving closings around the county

Thursday, November 28 by Zac Oakes

The Thanksgiving holiday brings a number of closings across the county. This includes the city halls in Jamestown and Russell Springs, the Russell County Circuit Clerk’s office and the Russell County Courthouse, which will all […]

RC Jaycees Toys for Tots Radio Auction continues tonight

Thursday, November 28 by Zac Oakes

The annual Russell County Jaycees Toys for Tots Radio Auction continues tonight. The auction gets underway at 6 p.m. tonight and will be broadcast live on Laker Country 104.9. The auction has been a tradition […]

At least one person airlifted following Tuesday evening wreck

Wednesday, November 27 by Zac Oakes

At least one person was airlifted following a wreck on Highway 127 near Owenstown Road Tuesday evening. According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, three vehicles were involved in the collision. WJRS News is told […]

Lindsey Wilson College Singers to Head Underground Dec. 1 for Sixth Appearance at Mammoth Cave National Park Cave Sing

Wednesday, November 27 by Zac Oakes

COLUMBIA, Ky. – Nearly two decades ago, Lindsey Wilson College Director of College Choral Ensembles Gerald Chafin took the Lindsey Wilson Singers underground to perform at the Mammoth Cave National Park Cave Sing. On Dec. […]

Somerset man arrested on multiple charges

Wednesday, November 27 by Zac Oakes

A Somerset man was arrested on multiple charges late last night or early this morning. 53-year-old Robert Thall was arrested and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance – third degree, prescription […]

10 indicted by grand jury

Wednesday, November 27 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County Grand Jury handed up indictments yesterday. Those indicted included the following: Jeremy Parr, age 44 of Jamestown, charged with two counts of assault third degree, menacing, disorderly conduct second degree, terroristic threatening […]

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State Police arrest Florida man

Feasibility study shows promising results for hopes of destination resort on General Burnside Island

Several closings today

Hospital purchases new analyzer for lab, saving notable amount of money

Thanksgiving closings around the county

RC Jaycees Toys for Tots Radio Auction continues tonight

At least one person airlifted following Tuesday evening wreck

Lindsey Wilson College Singers to Head Underground Dec. 1 for Sixth Appearance at Mammoth Cave National Park Cave Sing

Somerset man arrested on multiple charges

10 indicted by grand jury

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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