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School board to meet tomorrow morning

Thursday, October 31 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session tomorrow to discuss school assessment results with the district’s principals, coaches and administrators. The board will meet at 8 a.m. tomorrow in Room 114 […]

Final investigation results still unknown in deputy’s death

Thursday, October 31 by Zac Oakes

Details on the investigation into the shooting death of Deputy Josh Phipps are still unknown, 45 days since the incident took place. WJRS reached out to Kentucky State Police about the status of the investigation […]

Pulaski Sheriff’s Office searching for missing teen

Wednesday, October 30 by Zac Oakes

The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing teenager who was reportedly last seen Monday. The sheriff’s office said Stela Patel was last seen Monday morning when she dropped her brother off at […]

Grand jury hands up a dozen indictments

Wednesday, October 30 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County grand jury handed up a dozen indictments this week. Those indicted include the following individuals: Briley Hadley, age 24 of Russell Springs, charged with fleeing or evading police first degree, wanton endangerment […]

Early voting begins tomorrow

Wednesday, October 30 by Zac Oakes

Early no-excuse voting begins tomorrow at the old Russell County Courthouse. Early voting will be available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, and Saturday at the old courthouse. Voters will be required to […]

Russell Springs, Jamestown to host trunk or treat events tomorrow

Wednesday, October 30 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs and Jamestown are set to host trunk or treat events tomorrow. Russell Springs will be hosting Trick or Treat on Main Street tomorrow from 5-7 p.m. Jamestown will host Trunk or Treat on […]

Boil water advisory in effect for portion of Highway 1611

Wednesday, October 30 by Zac Oakes

A boil water advisory remains in effect for several residents living near Highway 1611. The Russell Springs Utilities Department said the boil water advisory remains in effect for Highway 1611 from Old Jamestown Road down […]

Fishing Creek Bridge closure postponed

Tuesday, October 29 by Zac Oakes

The upcoming closure of Fishing Creek Bridge on Highway 80 in Pulaski County has been postponed a few days. Fishing Creek Bridge was originally scheduled to be closed beginning next Wednesday, but the state transportation […]

Multiple businesses recognized at annual Chamber of Commerce banquet

Tuesday, October 29 by Zac Oakes

Multiple local businesses were recognized at the Russell County Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet. Russell County Public Library was awarded this year’s Outstanding Business Award. Snap’s Soda Shop was recognized with the New Business Award. […]

Two write-in candidates seeking seat on Jamestown City Council

Tuesday, October 29 by Zac Oakes

Two write-in candidates will seek a seat on the Jamestown City Council in this year’s general election. One of the write-in candidates is Teresa Gail Robertson. She is currently serving on the Jamestown City Council, […]