Hendrickson Trailer Announces $13 Million Somerset Expansion

Friday, June 12 by Sean Hammond

A major employer in Somerset-Pulaski County is growing again. Hendrickson Trailer has announced a 13-million-dollar expansion of its manufacturing facility at the Valley Oak Commerce Complex. The multi-phase project will add 15-thousand square feet and […]

Russell County 15-18 year olds shine at Cumberland County shooting sports competition

Friday, June 12 by Zac Oakes

Wrapping up our look at how Russell County Shooting Sports performed in the Cumberland County competition, today we look at how Russell County’s 15-18 year old age group performed. Sarah Grider 2nd Place — Bare […]

RCPL focusing on continuing to improve collections

Friday, June 12 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Public Library is focusing on continuing to improve its collections. Russell County Library Director Cody Gabehart spoke to WJRS News about the improvements that are underway. For more information about library programs and […]

U.S. Marshals Seek Murder Suspect Believed to Have Been in Kentucky

Friday, June 12 by Sean Hammond

The U.S. Marshals Service is asking for the public’s help in locating a Tennessee murder suspect believed to have recently been in south-central Kentucky. The U.S. Marshals Service Middle Tennessee Fugitive Task Force is searching […]

Liberty Mayor Preparing Emergency Declaration Over Water Shortage

Friday, June 12 by Sean Hammond

Liberty Mayor Dr. Sam Haddad is preparing to declare a local State of Emergency as concerns continue to grow over declining water levels at Lake Liberty. According to the Casey County News, officials with the […]

Motorcyclist Killed in Pulaski County Crash

Friday, June 12 by Sean Hammond

Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV in Pulaski County. According to KSP, the collision happened around 6 p.m. Wednesday on KY 3091 near the intersection of Wilson […]

Russell County Farm Bureau Recognizes Teacher, Scholarship Recipients

Friday, June 12 by Sean Hammond

The Russell County Farm Bureau is recognizing outstanding local students and educators for their achievements and commitment to agriculture education. Lindsay McFarland, a kindergarten teacher at Salem Elementary School, has been named the 2026 […]

Summer Feeding Program Serves More Than 14,000 Meals on First Pickup Day

Friday, June 12 by Sean Hammond

A summer feeding program is off to a strong start after serving more than 14,000 meals to local children on its first pickup day of the season. Program organizers report that 14,154 meals were distributed […]

Bonnie Sue Acree, age 70, of Russell Springs

Thursday, June 11 by Sean Hammond

Bonnie Sue Acree, of Russell Springs, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at her home. She was 70 years of age. Born on March 21, 1956, in Kokomo, Indiana, Bonnie was a daughter of […]

Hinton excited about live music Friday night at Beck Park

Thursday, June 11 by Zac Oakes

Live music is coming to Beck Park in Jamestown tomorrow night. Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton gave WJRS News more details. The concert at Beck Park will be free to the public.

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Hendrickson Trailer Announces $13 Million Somerset Expansion

Russell County 15-18 year olds shine at Cumberland County shooting sports competition

RCPL focusing on continuing to improve collections

U.S. Marshals Seek Murder Suspect Believed to Have Been in Kentucky

Liberty Mayor Preparing Emergency Declaration Over Water Shortage

Motorcyclist Killed in Pulaski County Crash

Russell County Farm Bureau Recognizes Teacher, Scholarship Recipients

Summer Feeding Program Serves More Than 14,000 Meals on First Pickup Day

Bonnie Sue Acree, age 70, of Russell Springs

Hinton excited about live music Friday night at Beck Park

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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