Mowing set to begin at Jamestown Cemetery soon ; Mayor asks people to remove breakable items from gravesite

Monday, March 25 by Zac Oakes

With spring’s arrival, many have already begun mowing their yards. Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton said city workers will soon begin mowing at the city cemetery and is asking local residents to remove items from gravesites […]

Somerset man arrested locally on multiple charges

Monday, March 25 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Somerset man on multiple charges Saturday night. According to reports, 44-year-old Joshua R. Popplewell of Somerset was arrested Saturday night and charged with criminal mischief second degree, leaving […]

Russell Springs man arrested on sexual abuse charges

Friday, March 22 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested Thursday on sexual abuse charges involving a child under the age of 12. According to reports, 34-year-old Shawn A. Whalen was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and […]

Mayor Hinton says city preparing for Lakefest, movie night on the square

Friday, March 22 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council met last night. The city is preparing for the annual Lakefest celebration as well as the movie nights on the square. Mayor Regena Hinton told WJRS News that Lakefest preparations are […]

School board approves program aimed at helping students eye care needs

Friday, March 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a program at its board meeting this week that aims to address student eye care needs. Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News a breakdown of what the program […]

County Clerk says she’s looking to put second office in Russell Springs

Friday, March 22 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Clerk Patti Glover said she would like to have another office in Russell Springs. Glover recently spoke to WJRS News about the possibility of adding a second office in Russell Springs for added […]

RCPL employee wins statewide award

Friday, March 22 by Zac Oakes

An employee at the Russell County Public Library received a statewide award yesterday. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield spoke to WJRS News more about Morgan Glover being recognized. Glover received the award at yesterday’s Kentucky Public […]

KRV Director says open-mindedness, collaboration key to helping fight substance abuse issues

Thursday, March 21 by Zac Oakes

Wrapping up our series about Kentucky Recovery Vocational in Russell Springs, WJRS News spoke to Jeric Devore about the perception of people suffering from substance use disorder and collaboration within the community on these issues. […]

Waynesburg woman arrested on drug charges

Thursday, March 21 by Zac Oakes

A Waynesburg woman was arrested on drug charges by Russell Springs Police on Tuesday. According to Russell Springs Police, 46-year-old Melissa A. Roy was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence […]

Adair couple arrested on child abuse charges

Thursday, March 21 by Zac Oakes

An Adair County couple has been arrested on child abuse allegations. According to reports, 20-year-old Jordan Nye and 19-year-old Makenna Wheeler were arrested on charges of criminal abuse second degree of a minor under the […]

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Mowing set to begin at Jamestown Cemetery soon ; Mayor asks people to remove breakable items from gravesite

Somerset man arrested locally on multiple charges

Russell Springs man arrested on sexual abuse charges

Mayor Hinton says city preparing for Lakefest, movie night on the square

School board approves program aimed at helping students eye care needs

County Clerk says she’s looking to put second office in Russell Springs

RCPL employee wins statewide award

KRV Director says open-mindedness, collaboration key to helping fight substance abuse issues

Waynesburg woman arrested on drug charges

Adair couple arrested on child abuse charges

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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