Candidate filing deadline for November election is tomorrow

Monday, June 3 by Zac Oakes

The candidate filing deadline for this November’s general election is tomorrow. Those interested in filing for city council, school board in districts 1,3, and 5; and the soil and water conservation board will have until […]

Weekend results from the Russell County Fair

Monday, June 3 by Zac Oakes

Several events took place over the weekend as the Russell County Fair got underway. In the horse show Friday night, local winners included: Remi Ballenger – Lead Line class Randa Ballenger – Western Pleasure Class […]

Body camera footage released from shooting involving Wayne County Sheriff’s Office

Monday, June 3 by Zac Oakes

Body camera footage from an officer-involved shooting in Wayne County has been released by the sheriff’s office. A Wayne County grand jury last month cleared deputies Jerry Meadows and Jerry Coffey of any crimes in […]

County Clerk Patti Glover Releases May Primary Voting Turnout Numbers

Saturday, June 1 by WJRS Staff

Voter turnout in Russell County during the recent primary election was a little higher than some expected and surpassed the state average turnout. According to County Clerk Patti Glover, just over 19% of registered voters […]

Lakefest schedule released

Saturday, June 1 by Zac Oakes

The annual Lakefest celebration in Jamestown is just a little over a month away, and event organizers have released the schedule for this year’s festivities. Events will get underway on Friday, July 5 with pageants […]

Fiscal court holds first reading to prohibit medical cannabis operations within county

Friday, May 31 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court met in special session yesterday morning, with the court holding the first reading of an ordinance that would prohibit medical cannabis operations within the county. With it being the first […]

Mayor casts tie-breaking vote on zoning changes at special-called meeting

Friday, May 31 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council passed three zoning changes at yesterday’s special-called meeting, with Mayor Eddie Thomas casting the deciding vote in two of the three. The council approved a zoning change for a property […]

NWS confirms 5 tornadoes in Clinton, Cumberland counties

Friday, May 31 by Zac Oakes

The National Weather Service out of Louisville has confirmed five tornadoes touched down in Clinton and Cumberland counties this past weekend. A survey team with the National Weather Service confirmed an EF1 tornado with a […]

Russell County Jaycees Fair gets underway tonight

Friday, May 31 by Zac Oakes

The annual Russell County Jaycees Fair officially gets underway tonight. Tonight’s events include the beef show at 6 and horse show at 7. Gate admission for tonight is $5. Carnival rides will not be available […]

Unsuccessful Candidate Files Lawsuit, Asks For Recount

Thursday, May 30 by WJRS Staff

An apparent unsuccessful candidate for Commonwealth Attorney in last week’s Republican primary has filed a lawsuit in Russell Circuit Court alleging that election fraud and ballot tampering may have occurred during the voting and is […]

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Candidate filing deadline for November election is tomorrow

Weekend results from the Russell County Fair

Body camera footage released from shooting involving Wayne County Sheriff’s Office

County Clerk Patti Glover Releases May Primary Voting Turnout Numbers

Lakefest schedule released

Fiscal court holds first reading to prohibit medical cannabis operations within county

Mayor casts tie-breaking vote on zoning changes at special-called meeting

NWS confirms 5 tornadoes in Clinton, Cumberland counties

Russell County Jaycees Fair gets underway tonight

Unsuccessful Candidate Files Lawsuit, Asks For Recount

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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