Jamestown Council covers several items Thursday

Friday, January 20 by Derek Aaron

Veteran’s banners, a fishing tournament, and water were among the topics discussed during last night’s meeting of the Jamestown City Council. The council considered the purchase and ordering of banners which are displayed along main […]

Russell Springs Police set to begin cracking down on parking violations

Friday, January 20 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs City Police are set to crack down on parking violations within the city. Mayor Eddie Thomas spoke to WJRS News about what that will look like.

‘Kevin’s Kids’ concert set for April 15th this year

Friday, January 20 by Derek Aaron

Gaither guitarist and entertainer Kevin Williams will be returning home to Russell Springs in April for his annual “Kevin’s Kids” hometown concert to benefit the children in Russell County. Williams stopped by the WJRS studios […]

Tourist commission in the heart of boat show season

Friday, January 20 by Derek Aaron

The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission collected $6,074.34 in transient tax in November of 2022, which is on average for the time of year, according to financial numbers provided by the commission. WJRS NEWS spoke with […]

Kentucky’s unemployment rate sits at 4 percent

Friday, January 20 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary 2022 unemployment rate for December 2022 was 4 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The preliminary December 2022 jobless rate […]

Countywide deer harvest surpasses last year’s total

Friday, January 20 by Derek Aaron

With the 2022-23 whitetail deer season coming to a close earlier this week, total harvest results from this past season have been released by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. In Russell County, hunters […]

Chamber looking to add members as new year begins

Thursday, January 19 by Derek Aaron

Russell County Chamber of Commerce President Lindsey Wilson Gosser said January was the perfect time for new businesses to join the local chamber during this week’s regular monthly meeting of the local business community. Gosser […]

Short-term social media management company hired by tourist commission

Thursday, January 19 by Derek Aaron

The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission unanimously passed a motion in their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday to hire a company for a three-month period that will enhance the commission’s online presence. Tourism Director Danielle Wilson […]

Russell County mesonet site now up and running

Thursday, January 19 by Derek Aaron

A Kentucky mesonet site through Western Kentucky University is now operable in Russell County. The mesonet site is located in the Ono community and can be visited online at kymesonet.org The Kentucky Mesonet, a division […]

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Jamestown Council covers several items Thursday

Russell Springs Police set to begin cracking down on parking violations

‘Kevin’s Kids’ concert set for April 15th this year

Tourist commission in the heart of boat show season

Kentucky’s unemployment rate sits at 4 percent

Countywide deer harvest surpasses last year’s total

Chamber looking to add members as new year begins

Russell County mesonet site now up and running

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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