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Russell Springs Police responded to 462 calls last month

Friday, November 22 by Zac Oakes

October was a busy month for Russell Springs Police, as the department responded to 462 calls for service. That’s 71 more calls than last October, and averages out to almost 15 calls per day. That’s […]

Edmonton man dies in collision with deer in Taylor County

Thursday, November 21 by Zac Oakes

An Edmonton man died as the result of a collision with a deer on Highway 70 this morning in the Mannsville community of Taylor County. According to Kentucky State Police, the collision occurred just before […]

Russell County unemployment up more than 1 percent

Thursday, November 21 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s unemployment rate rose by more than one percent last month, according to data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics. Russell County’s unemployment rate in the month of October came in at 6 percent, […]

Two more arrests made in Esto burglary case

Thursday, November 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of two more individuals in connection with a recent home burglary in the Esto community. The sheriff’s office said two individuals, identified as Brandon Crawhorn and Felisha […]

Russell Springs adding new welcome sign, improving others

Thursday, November 21 by Zac Oakes

Those traveling on Highway 127 will soon see a new “Welcome to Russell Springs” sign, according to Mayor Eddie Thomas. Thomas says it’s part of an effort to improve the city’s signage. The new […]

School Transportation Director discusses fuel costs for buses

Thursday, November 21 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Transportation Director Eric Wolford was on Community Conversations on WJRS this week, discussing the costs associated with transportation. Wolford said one of the biggest expenses is fuel for the school buses. Wolford […]

Jamestown City Council meets this evening

Thursday, November 21 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The council will meet at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting is open to the public, and we’ll have details from the […]

Fatal collision in Somerset leaves one dead

Wednesday, November 20 by Zac Oakes

A collision early this morning in Pulaski County resulted in a Somerset man dying. Reports are 71-year-old Danny Clay Jasper of Somerset was operating a pickup truck on Highway 27 just before 6:30 local time […]

Secretary of State Adams speaks to RC Chamber

Wednesday, November 20 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams was the guest speaker at yesterday’s Chamber of Commerce meeting. Adams focused much of his presentation on his office’s role with elections, and said he’s particularly proud of implementing […]

Smith receives EKU Aviation Distinguished Graduate Award

Wednesday, November 20 by Zac Oakes

Russell County native Braxton Smith recently received the Eastern Kentucky University School of Aviation Distinguished Graduate Award for Fall 2024. Smith, who graduated from Russell County High School in 2022, is set to graduate in […]