Boil Water Advisory Lifted
The boil water advisory for East Highway 80 starting at 5897 East Highway 80 extending to the Casey County Line and Decatur Road has been lifted.
WJRS News
James resigns as Lady Laker Volleyball coach; Hamilton to take over as interim
Russell County High School will have a new volleyball coach this season. WJRS News learned Madison James resigned from her position as head coach of the Lady Laker Volleyball program this week, and Emily Hamilton […]
Jamestown man arrested on assault, burglary charges
A Jamestown man was arrested on burglary and assault charges Saturday night. According to reports, 73-year-old King Jones was arrested and charged with assault second degree, burglary second degree, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest. Jones […]
School district will again provide school supplies to students
The Russell County School District will once again provide school supplies to students. The district has done this the last few years, and Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford announced at last night’s board meeting […]
State Ag Commissioner Shell to speak at Chamber meeting today
The Russell County Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly meeting today. The Chamber will meet at noon at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room. The featured speaker for today’s meeting will be Kentucky Commissioner […]
Russell Springs City Council has first reading of new chicken ordinance
Chickens were a topic of conversation at the Russell Springs City Council meeting last week. Mayor Eddie Thomas said the city has received some complaints from citizens about chickens and roosters causing damage. The ordinance […]
School board to meet this evening
The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The board will meet at 5 p.m. in Room 114 of the Russell County ANC. The board is expected to hear […]
Three injured in Saturday night boat accident
Three people were injured during a Saturday night boat accident on Lake Cumberland. According to the Jamestown Fire Department, the accident happened in the area of Beaver Creek and Otter Creek. The collision between the […]
Russell County 9u, 11u, and 12u Cal Ripken teams win state tournaments
Russell County’s youth baseball players shined in weekend action, with the Russell County 9u, 11u, and 12u baseball teams winning their respective Cal Ripken state tournaments. These baseball teams participated in the Western Kentucky Cal […]
Helm appointed to WKU Board of Regents
A Jamestown attorney has been appointed to the Western Kentucky University Board of Regents. Derrick G. Helm of Jamestown was appointed by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to the board and will serve a term through […]