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KY Fish and Wildlife releases statement about body found at Fishing Creek on Lake Cumberland

Monday, October 23 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife released a statement to WJRS News about the discovery of a body at Fishing Creek on Lake Cumberland last week. Fish and Wildlife say the body belonged to […]

Deadline to request absentee ballot is tomorrow

Monday, October 23 by Zac Oakes

The online portal to request an absentee ballot for the upcoming November general election is tomorrow. Registered voters have until 11:59 p.m. tomorrow to request an absentee ballot through the online portal. Voters can request […]

Former Pulaski Detention Center employee charged with sexual abuse

Monday, October 23 by Zac Oakes

A former employee of the Pulaski County Detention Center was taken into custody and charged with sexual abuse second degree. According to reports, 26-year-old Jason D. Turner of Somerset was arrested after a joint investigation […]

Russell Springs Council rejects Coffey’s plan to build rental properties

Friday, October 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council rejected a zoning change intended for local resident Cody Coffey to build apartments in the city limits at this morning’s special-called council meeting. The council voted 3-2 against the ordinance […]

Local businesses, individuals honored at chamber banquet

Friday, October 20 by Zac Oakes

Several local businesses and individuals received awards at last night’s Russell County Chamber of Commerce banquet. Steve’s Flowers received the President’s Award. Campbell’s Creelsboro Country Store received the New Business Award. Southern Nest Realty received […]

Jamestown Council talks upcoming events

Friday, October 20 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council met last night in a brief meeting. The council discussed several upcoming events. Mayor Regena Hinton spoke to WJRS News about several things coming up in Jamestown.

Local gas prices have dropped notably over the last month

Friday, October 20 by Zac Oakes

Local gas prices have dropped notably over the last month. At this time last month, the average price of gas in Russell County was around $3.50 per gallon. The average price of gas in Russell […]

Man arrested on drug charges near Adair Headstart parking lot

Friday, October 20 by Zac Oakes

An Adair County man was arrested on drug charges after officers were called to the Adair Headstart Center for a man acting suspiciously in the parking lot. According to reports, police were called to Adair […]

Zoning change, tax rates among items for Russell Springs special-called council meeting this morning

Friday, October 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council will hold a special-called meeting this morning to approve city tax rates and discuss a possible zoning change. The council will take up a request for a zone change at […]

Russell Springs excited to bring back Christmas lights in the park

Thursday, October 19 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs is excited to bring back Christmas lights at the city park this year. After a lot of positive feedback last year, Mayor Eddie Thomas said the city has added some […]