Jamestown Council holds first reading of proposed rate increase

Friday, July 21 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council held its first reading of an ordinance that would increase water and sewer rates. The proposed ordinance, which still requires a second reading and vote to pass, includes a 31.5 percent […]

Russell County Schools announce open house dates

Friday, July 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County School District has announced open house dates with the 2023-2024 school year approaching. Russell Springs, Jamestown, and Salem Elementary schools will have their open houses on Thursday, Aug. 10 from 5-7 p.m. […]

Smith gives update on RCHS athletic complex timetable

Friday, July 21 by Zac Oakes

Jonathan Smith, vice president of operations for Branscum Construction, recently spoke with WJRS about the work going on at the new Russell County High School Athletic Complex. Smith said as of now, the company hopes […]

Russell County among highest in state for precipitation

Friday, July 21 by Zac Oakes

Russell County ranks among the highest in the state for precipitation received over the last five years. According to data from the National Centers for Environmental Information , Russell County has received the second-most precipitation […]

Adair man sentenced to 27 years in federal prison on child pornography charges

Friday, July 21 by Zac Oakes

An Adair County man was sentenced to 27 years in prison for child pornography offenses yesterday. According to court documents, Matthew Ross Mouser, 41, produced videos of his sexual abuse of a minor victim, traded […]

Russell Springs receives KLC worker safety grant

Friday, July 21 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs received a 2023 Workers’ Compensation Safety Grant. KLC Insurance Services workers’ compensation members receive the money to help fund various programs and services that reduce liability and make the city […]

Daniel Cameron names Lieutenant Governor running mate

Thursday, July 20 by Zac Oakes

Republican governor candidate Daniel Cameron has announced his running mate for the upcoming November general election. State Sen. Robby Mills of Henderson will join Cameron on the Republican ticket to take on incumbent Governor Andy […]

Jamestown City Council to discuss water and sewer rates tonight

Thursday, July 20 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council is set to discuss water and sewer rates at its regular monthly meeting this evening. The council will meet at 6 p.m. today at City Hall on Main Street. We’ll have […]

$8.5M bourbon facility coming to Adair County

Thursday, July 20 by Zac Oakes

Neighboring Adair County will be the site of an $8.5 million bourbon facility in the near future. According to Gov. Andy Beshear’s office, Pennyroyal Barrel Co. (PBC), a bourbon incubator for third-party brands, plans to […]

Russell Springs McDonald’s among top in state for Ronald McDonald House donations

Thursday, July 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs McDonald’s is among the top McDonald’s locations in the state for collecting donations to the Ronald McDonald House through the round-up program. Operations Manager Randy Baird spoke to WJRS News about the […]

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Jamestown Council holds first reading of proposed rate increase

Russell County Schools announce open house dates

Smith gives update on RCHS athletic complex timetable

Russell County among highest in state for precipitation

Adair man sentenced to 27 years in federal prison on child pornography charges

Russell Springs receives KLC worker safety grant

Daniel Cameron names Lieutenant Governor running mate

Jamestown City Council to discuss water and sewer rates tonight

$8.5M bourbon facility coming to Adair County

Russell Springs McDonald’s among top in state for Ronald McDonald House donations

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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