Russell Springs Pool and splash pad on track to open this weekend

Monday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

As summer draws near, Russell Springs officials say the city’s pool and splash pad are on schedule to open this coming Memorial Day weekend. WJRS News spoke with Mayor Eddie Thomas about the opening of […]

Jamestown recognizes police officers, outgoing public works director

Monday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

The City of Jamestown had several recognitions at its last city council meeting. The council recognized outgoing Public Works Director Neal Jackson, along with multiple police officers. Here’s Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton on the recognitions. […]

School board to meet this evening

Monday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening, with the board set to discuss salary schedules and the district’s tentative budget for fiscal year 2025. The board will also […]

Jamestown woman taken to hospital following Saturday morning wreck

Monday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

A Jamestown woman was transported to the hospital following a two-vehicle wreck Saturday morning. Jamestown Police say the accident occurred just before 11 Saturday morning at the intersection of U.S. 127 and Old Clear Springs […]

Jamestown, South Russell Fire Dept responds to truck on fire

Monday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown/South Russell Fire Departments were called out just after 7:30 last night to the 5600 block of Highway 55 for a vehicle fire. Once firefighters were on scene, they found a 1999 Ford pickup […]

Jamestown preparing for Lakefest; weather causes cancellation for weekend events

Friday, May 17 by Zac Oakes

The City of Jamestown is preparing for the upcoming Lakefest event, which is less than two weeks away. Mayor Regena Hinton said the city is particularly excited for the number of vendors the city has […]

Russell Springs hoping to add par-3 golf course at city park

Friday, May 17 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs hopes to add a par-3 golf course at the city park in the near future. The council approved a resolution to apply for a grant that would fund building the […]

Early voting continues today

Friday, May 17 by Zac Oakes

Early voting for the primary election continues today at the Russell County Courthouse. Early voting will be available today at the old courthouse from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m, and is available for registered voters […]

Walters signs with LWC Baseball

Friday, May 17 by Zac Oakes

Russell County senior Adam Walters will be continuing his academic and athletic career not far from home. Walters made it official yesterday, signing with the Lindsey Wilson College Blue Raider Baseball team. WJRS News spoke […]

Several local students graduate from the University of the Cumberlands

Friday, May 17 by Zac Oakes

Several local students graduated from the University of the Cumberlands earlier this month. Local graduates include: Pacey Aaron Lacy Cooper Amy Ellis Tracy Sanders Bunch Whitney Wilson Sydney Robison Osmin Holt Joshua Root Brandon Roark […]

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Russell Springs Pool and splash pad on track to open this weekend

Jamestown recognizes police officers, outgoing public works director

School board to meet this evening

Jamestown woman taken to hospital following Saturday morning wreck

Jamestown, South Russell Fire Dept responds to truck on fire

Jamestown preparing for Lakefest; weather causes cancellation for weekend events

Russell Springs hoping to add par-3 golf course at city park

Early voting continues today

Walters signs with LWC Baseball

Several local students graduate from the University of the Cumberlands

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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