Movie Night at Beck Park returns tonight
Movie Night at Beck Park in Jamestown returns tonight. The movie playing tonight is “Casper” , which will get started at dusk, and free pizza and popcorn will be available. Mayor Regena Hinton spoke to […]
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Russell Springs woman injured after being struck by car on Main Street
A Russell Springs woman was transported to the PHI Air Medical station in Somerset after she was reportedly struck by a vehicle Thursday morning. According to Russell Springs Police, the incident occurred near the Russell […]
Investigation in Monticello leads to arrests, seizure of 40+ gambling machines
An investigation in Monticello has resulted in two men being arrested and the seizure of more than 40 illegal gambling machines. According to the Monticello Police Department, city, county, state, and federal law enforcement officials […]
Laker Band to compete at Bands of America regional in Chattanooga this weekend
The Russell County Laker Band is hitting the road this weekend, traveling to Chattanooga to compete in the Bands of America regional event. The Laker Band will compete in the regional event at Finley Stadium […]
KDE releases school assessment results from last school year
The Kentucky Department of Education released the assessment results from last school year, and overall, Russell County fared well. The state classifies schools into five color-based categories based on the scores from last year combined […]
LWC Band Holds Water Drive for Hurricane Relief
By Lindsey Wilson College Public Relations The LWC Band is Holding an Emergency Water Drive for Eastern Tennessee Community Devastated by the Remnants of of Hurricane Helene In response to the devastation caused by […]
Russell Springs will soon begin water upgrades
The City of Russell Springs will soon be working near East 80 for some notable upgrades to the water system. Mayor Eddie Thomas spoke to WJRS News about the upcoming project, how it might impact […]
Local opportunities remain to donate to hurricane victims
A couple local opportunities to donate to flood victims in North Carolina and Tennessee from Hurricane Helene remain. The City of Jamestown and the City of Russell Springs have partnered for a community-wide effort to […]
Adair brothers now facing federal drug charges after Pulaski arrest
Two brothers from Adair County are now facing federal drug charges for their alleged role in a multi-county drug trafficking operation. The two brothers, 37-year-old Frederick L. Ennis and 35-year-old Diontae M. Ennis, were arrested […]
KSP conducting traffic safety checkpoints in Russell, surrounding counties
Kentucky State Police Post 15 will again be conducting traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area. State Police say these checkpoints are part of Post 15’s highway safety efforts. Troopers will be checking for […]