Nearly 2,200 workers commute in to Russell County

Friday, February 17 by Zac Oakes

A new report from the Kentucky Center for Statistics examines commuting patterns across the commonwealth. The data shows nearly 2,200 workers commuted into Russell County for work in the year 2019, the most recent year […]

Jamestown Council approves purchase of new police equipment

Friday, February 17 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council unanimously approved the purchase of new computer equipment for the city’s police department at last night’s council meeting. According to Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton, the new equipment will bring the department […]

Tourist commission to bring back ‘Russell County’ as part of branding

Friday, February 17 by Derek Aaron

It’s been a busy week for the Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission as they’ve accepted much-needed ARPA funds and met with state officials, but as Danielle Wilson, the commission’s executive director, told WJRS NEWS, it is […]

House committee revisits last year’s unemployment system overhaul

Friday, February 17 by Derek Aaron

The House Economic Development and Workforce Investment Committee advanced legislation Thursday to make some updates to the state’s unemployment system. In 2022, the Kentucky General Assembly approved House Bill 4, which changed the length of […]

Rogers Explorers deadline is at the end of this month

Friday, February 17 by Derek Aaron

With the application deadline approaching, The Center for Rural Development in Somerset is again reminding Russell County Middle School 8th grade students and their parents and guardians that they can now apply for the 2023 […]

Boil water advisory on Blair Road

Friday, February 17 by Derek Aaron

Jamestown Utilities has issued a boil water advisory for all of Blair Road from Highway 92 to Highway 379. This advisory will be in place until further notice.

Marcum looking to create committee to discuss opioid settlement funds

Thursday, February 16 by Zac Oakes

Russell County, like other counties across the state, is set to receive funds from the $26 billion opioid settlement against Johnson & Johnson and other top national drug companies. According to the Kentucky Association of […]

With final boat show of season underway, tourist commission gets to work on next year’s budget

Thursday, February 16 by Derek Aaron

Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission Executive Director Danielle Wilson is heading to her final boat show of the winter today to champion for tourists to spend their vacation time on Lake Cumberland. Wilson spoke with WJRS […]

Jamestown council to meet this evening, Lakefest meeting before

Thursday, February 16 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. at Jamestown City Hall. Prior to the city council meeting, a Lakefest meeting will be held […]

Strong to Severe Thunderstorms Possible Today

Thursday, February 16 by Sean Hammond

The Storm Prediction Center has a level 3 Enhanced Risk of severe weather for all of the Lake Cumberland Area. Sean Hammond has the latest details in the video below…

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WJRS News

Nearly 2,200 workers commute in to Russell County

Jamestown Council approves purchase of new police equipment

Tourist commission to bring back ‘Russell County’ as part of branding

House committee revisits last year’s unemployment system overhaul

Rogers Explorers deadline is at the end of this month

Boil water advisory on Blair Road

Marcum looking to create committee to discuss opioid settlement funds

With final boat show of season underway, tourist commission gets to work on next year’s budget

Jamestown council to meet this evening, Lakefest meeting before

Strong to Severe Thunderstorms Possible Today

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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