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Commodity card signups resume this week

Wednesday, December 27 by Zac Oakes

Signups for the Feeding America Commodity Cards resume today. Those who receive the monthly commodities at the fairgrounds with last names beginning with the letters O through Z can sign up this week. Anyone who […]

Adair man arrested after reportedly stealing State Highway Dept truck and driving through gate

Tuesday, December 26 by Zac Oakes

An Adair County man was arrested on Monday and charged with theft of an automobile among other charges after he reportedly stole a state highway department truck and drove it through a locked gate. According […]

Two unlawful imprisonment incidents reported in Wayne County over last few days

Tuesday, December 26 by Zac Oakes

Two hostage situations were reported in neighboring Wayne County over the last few days. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, one incident occurred in the early morning hours today where EMS and law enforcement […]

Some offices remain closed today

Tuesday, December 26 by Zac Oakes

There are several closings around the county today with Christmas Day being yesterday. City Halls in both Russell Springs and Jamestown are closed today. The Russell County Courthouse is also closed today. There are no […]

Two rescued from capsized boat below dam

Tuesday, December 26 by Zac Oakes

Two people were rescued from a capsized boat below Wolf Creek Dam Sunday morning. According to Russell County Search and Rescue, two fishermen were on the river Sunday morning at about 7:30 when the boat’s […]

Authorities investigating fatal accident in Millerfield area

Tuesday, December 26 by Zac Oakes

Law enforcement is continuing to investigate a fatal accident near the 1800 block of Millerfield Road Saturday morning. Details are still sparse, but WJRS News has learned that a woman identified as Frankie Chumbley passed […]

Russell Springs man arrested on multiple charges

Tuesday, December 26 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on multiple charges early Friday morning. According to reports, 25-year-old Jimmie Gosser was arrested by Kentucky State Police and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of […]

Projects in neighboring counties selected to advance in Kentucky Product Development Initiative

Tuesday, December 26 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced 46 site and building development projects in 45 counties have moved ahead to the due diligence stage for review in the second round of the Kentucky Product Development Initiative, with […]

Local closings for Christmas holiday

Saturday, December 23 by Zac Oakes

Several local offices will be closed for the Christmas Holiday on Monday. City Halls in Russell Springs and Jamestown, the Russell County Courthouse, and Russell County Judicial Center will all be closed Monday. Local post […]

Skid Steer stolen in Pulaski County recovered at RC Fairgrounds

Friday, December 22 by Zac Oakes

A Caterpillar Skid Steer reported stolen in Pulaski County was recovered at the Russell County Fairgrounds last night. According to Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston, a member of the Russell County Jaycees contacted Polston last […]