Annual ‘Kevin’s Kids’ Concert just over a week away

Friday, April 7 by Derek Aaron

Russell County’s businesses and citizens are coming together to empower the next generation, according to Kevin Williams, founder of Kevin’s Kids. Williams is a native of Russell County who continues to tour and record music […]

Jamestown man arrested on drug charges

Friday, April 7 by Derek Aaron

A Jamestown man was arrested by Kentucky State Police on drug charges Thursday afternoon, according to jail records. Cody James Overby, age 30, was arrested by Trooper Billy Begley and charged with possession of a […]

Russell County gas prices slightly lower than state average

Friday, April 7 by Zac Oakes

The average gas price in Russell County is slightly lower than the state average, according to data from AAA. The latest data shows the average price of gas in Russell County is $3.31, slightly lower […]

Lifetime Christmas movie being filmed in neighboring Pulaski County

Friday, April 7 by Zac Oakes

A Lifetime Christmas movie is being filmed in neighboring Pulaski County. Crews just wrapped production on “Christmas at the Amish Bakery,” which is set to air later this year on Lifetime. Scenes were filmed across […]

State police make arrest in fatal shooting case

Thursday, April 6 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police troopers have made an arrest involving a fatal shooting that took place near Jamestown Wednesday night. According to jail records, 18-year-old Alexander Maynard also known as Lee Maynard, was arrested by Kentucky […]

One person dead in Fox Lane shooting; suspect identified

Thursday, April 6 by Zac Oakes

UPDATE (4:40 p.m. Thursday April 6) An arrest has been made in the case. More here. Kentucky State Police is investigating a shooting that occurred sometime after 7:30 p.m. near Fox Lane just north of […]

Rep. Branscum reviews 2023 legislative session

Thursday, April 6 by Derek Aaron

Rep. Josh Branscum talked with WJRS NEWS about the recently-wrapped up 2023 30-day legislative session in Frankfort and what he thought some of the session’s high points were… We’ll have more from our discussion with […]

Jamestown man arrested for fleeing police, other traffic offenses

Thursday, April 6 by Derek Aaron

A Jamestown man was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday evening for fleeing or evading police and other traffic offenses, according to jail records. Dustin Arnold, age 28, was charged with fleeing […]

Nearly 80 visits in March for health department’s syringe exchange program

Thursday, April 6 by Derek Aaron

During the month of March, the Lake Cumberland District Health Department’s Harm Reduction Syringe Exchange Program saw 79 total visits with 42 repeat visitors and nine new visitors in Russell County. A total of 2,880 […]

Beshear signs cancer biomarker testing bill

Thursday, April 6 by Zac Oakes

A new bill will require Kentucky health insurers to cover biomarker testing for cancer. House Bill 180 passed with bipartisan support and was signed by Governor Andy Beshear this week, going into effect Jan. 1. […]

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Annual ‘Kevin’s Kids’ Concert just over a week away

Jamestown man arrested on drug charges

Russell County gas prices slightly lower than state average

Lifetime Christmas movie being filmed in neighboring Pulaski County

State police make arrest in fatal shooting case

One person dead in Fox Lane shooting; suspect identified

Rep. Branscum reviews 2023 legislative session

Jamestown man arrested for fleeing police, other traffic offenses

Nearly 80 visits in March for health department’s syringe exchange program

Beshear signs cancer biomarker testing bill

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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