Maynard takes the stand in final day of testimony in murder trial

Friday, June 5 by Zac Oakes

Lee Maynard took the stand and was questioned yesterday as part of the ongoing murder trial in which Lee Maynard is accused of murder in the shooting death of his half-brother, Charles Maynard. Lee was […]

Three people arrested following demolition derby incident

Friday, June 5 by Zac Oakes

Three people were arrested by Russell Springs Police last night following an incident during the demolition derby at the Russell County Fair. 29-year-old James Michael Elmore was arrested and charged with assault second degree. 34-year-old […]

Day 2 of Maynard murder trail brings marathon of witness testimony

Thursday, June 4 by Zac Oakes

Day two of the murder trial of a Jamestown man accused of fatally shooting his half-brother during an altercation at a residence on Fox Lane over three years ago got underway yesterday. Yesterday’s proceedings in […]

Jamestown to hold first marketplace of the season on Saturday

Thursday, June 4 by Zac Oakes

The City of Jamestown will hold its first marketplace of the season on Saturday. Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton shared some information with WJRS News about the marketplace, including its new location. For more information, contact […]

Questions remain regarding school board seat

Thursday, June 4 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday on local news, we reported on the ongoing situation involving the District 2 board of education seat. Board member Eric Selby opted not to seek re-election to the seat and only one candidate filed […]

Russell Springs man arrested last night

Thursday, June 4 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested last night by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. 50-year-old William W. Chumbley was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, operating on a suspended or revoked license, failure to […]

LCDHD Restaurant and Retail inspections

Thursday, June 4 by Zac Oakes

We have the latest retail and restaurant inspections report from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. Timber Pointe Tavern – 100 percent – OK to open Jamestown Elementary School – 100 percent Dollar General on […]

Thursday events at the Russell County Jaycees Fair

Thursday, June 4 by Zac Oakes

The demolition derby will be the featured entertainment tonight at the Russell County Jaycees Fair. The demolition derby gets underway at 7:00 this evening on the main track. The carnival and the Farm at the […]

Foley Drive will be closed for a couple hours this morning

Thursday, June 4 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs is advising area residents that Foley Drive, off Highway 127 and Butler Drive, will be closed from 8 a.m. until around 10 a.m. today for electric work. Crews will have […]

Kazsuk to run unopposed for school board in District 4; Questions arise about District 2

Wednesday, June 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Board of Education Chairman Dick Kazsuk will not face any opposition on the ballot in November, as no other candidate filed to run for the Board of Education seat in District 4 this […]

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Maynard takes the stand in final day of testimony in murder trial

Three people arrested following demolition derby incident

Day 2 of Maynard murder trail brings marathon of witness testimony

Jamestown to hold first marketplace of the season on Saturday

Questions remain regarding school board seat

Russell Springs man arrested last night

LCDHD Restaurant and Retail inspections

Thursday events at the Russell County Jaycees Fair

Foley Drive will be closed for a couple hours this morning

Kazsuk to run unopposed for school board in District 4; Questions arise about District 2

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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