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Beshear announces expansion at Somerset factory; 10 new jobs created

Friday, October 27 by Zac Oakes

Governor Andy Beshear’s office announced yesterday that Chism Automation in Somerset will expand its existing operation with an $800,000 investment, creating 10 new full-time jobs. The investment will allow leaders at Chism Automation to double […]

Sheriff’s office welcomes new SRO at Russell Springs Elementary

Thursday, October 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office recently added another school resource officer. Deputy Mike Sinclair will be the new school resource officer at Russell Springs Elementary. Sinclair has local law enforcement experience with the Russell County […]

Glover talks return of Jabez voting precinct

Thursday, October 26 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Clerk Patti Glover recently spoke to WJRS News about the return of the Jabez voting precinct. She said the people of the Jabez community seem happy with the return, and said she’s continuing […]

Local trick-or-treat hours announced

Thursday, October 26 by Zac Oakes

Local trick-or-treat hours in Russell County have been announced. Trick-0r-Treat in Russell County will be from 4-8 p.m. on Halloween. Jamestown and Russell Springs will be hosting Trick-or-Treat events on the Square in Jamestown and […]

Jamestown approves lower tax rates

Thursday, October 26 by Zac Oakes

The City of Jamestown approved its annual tax rates at last week’s council meeting. The council approved lowering tax rates from last year. The new tax rates will be 14.2 cents per $100 of assessed […]

Halloween Havoc event expected to bring thousands to Russell County

Thursday, October 26 by Zac Oakes

A major event at the Lake Cumberland Dragway this weekend is expected to bring thousands of visitors to Russell County. The Halloween Havoc event will take place tomorrow and Saturday at the drag strip off […]

Excused in-person voting set to begin at clerk’s office this week

Wednesday, October 25 by Zac Oakes

Excused in-person voting for the November general election is set to get underway tomorrow. WJRS News recently sat down with County Clerk Patti Glover to talk about this election season. Glover told voters what they […]

RCMS teacher Davidson chosen for Holocaust Education Initiative

Wednesday, October 25 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Middle School teacher Jason Davidson has been chosen as one of 21 teachers state-wide to participate in the University of Kentucky – Jewish Heritage Fund Holocaust Education Initiative. The program creates a network […]

Missing World War II soldier to be buried in Russell Springs next month

Wednesday, October 25 by Zac Oakes

A Kentucky soldier who was killed in World War II but was unaccounted for up until this year will be laid to rest in Russell Springs next month. Army Private First Class Henry C. Wade […]

Identity of man found in Lake Cumberland released

Wednesday, October 25 by Zac Oakes

The identity of a man found in Lake Cumberland near Fishing Creek last week has been released. According to the Pulaski County Coroner’s Office, the man was identified as 28-year-old Robert E. Lee of Somerset. […]