Work on front of courthouse nearing completion

Tuesday, May 14 by Zac Oakes

The renovation project at the front of the Russell County Courthouse is nearing completion. Slattery Concrete from Columbia has been working on the project for the last month, which was approved by the fiscal court […]

Russell County teachers recognized over the weekend

Tuesday, May 14 by Zac Oakes

Three Russell County teachers were recognized over the weekend at Campbellsville University. Earlier this year, the university announced Russell County teachers Penny Lester, Marquita Robinson, and Rebecca Walters were selected for this year’s Campbellsville University […]

School PTOs receive funds raised from drag racing event

Tuesday, May 14 by Zac Oakes

The recent drag racing event at the Lake Cumberland Dragway brought thousands of spectators to Russell County, and the event also raised a notable amount of money for Russell County Schools. Tourism Director Danielle Wilson […]

Unemployment increases in Russell County, Lake Cumberland area

Tuesday, May 14 by Zac Oakes

Data released earlier this month showed an increase in unemployment in Russell County and the Lake Cumberland area as a whole. Russell County’s unemployment rate for the month of March came in at 6.4 percent, […]

Casey County considering ordinance to prohibit medical cannabis operation in county

Tuesday, May 14 by Zac Oakes

Medical cannabis, also known as medical marijuana, was legalized in Kentucky last year after receiving approval by the state legislature and being signed by the governor. The state can begin issuing business licenses for medical […]

Two Arrested on Sunday

Monday, May 13 by WJRS Staff

Two persons were arrested Sunday on different charges. Local police say Shaun Johnson, age 46 of Jamestown, was charged with Receiving Stolen Property around 10 o’clock Sunday morning by Jamestown officer Lee Smith. And 40 […]

Columbia Man Injured in Jamestown Accident, Cited on Charges

Monday, May 13 by WJRS Staff

A Columbia man was injured Sunday afternoon after the motorcycle he was operating reportedly rear ended a car as the car attempted to make a right hand turn onto Townview Estates in Jamestown. Ricky George […]

Wreck Saturday Followed by Shooting, Two Injured, One Arrested

Monday, May 13 by WJRS Staff

A two-vehicle wreck on Saturday morning led to one person being arrested and another person being shot. Shortly before 8 o’clock Saturday morning, Kentucky State Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle wreck […]

Russell County students selected for entrepreneurship program

Monday, May 13 by Zac Oakes

A pair of Russell County students have been selected for a prestigious business opportunity. Russell County’s Danica Coe and Laila Hammond have been selected for the 2024 Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute through the Center for Rural […]

Fiscal court to meet this morning

Monday, May 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet this morning with several items on the agenda. The court is expected to hear presentations from tourism director Danielle Wilson and Jessica Kimbler with Women Finding Freedom Through […]

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Work on front of courthouse nearing completion

Russell County teachers recognized over the weekend

School PTOs receive funds raised from drag racing event

Unemployment increases in Russell County, Lake Cumberland area

Casey County considering ordinance to prohibit medical cannabis operation in county

Two Arrested on Sunday

Columbia Man Injured in Jamestown Accident, Cited on Charges

Wreck Saturday Followed by Shooting, Two Injured, One Arrested

Russell County students selected for entrepreneurship program

Fiscal court to meet this morning

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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