Maynard murder trial gets underway

Tuesday, June 2 by Zac Oakes

Jury selection and opening statements took place yesterday in the murder trial of Lee Maynard, who is accused of fatally shooting his half-brother, Charles Maynard, at a residence on Fox Lane near Jamestown in April […]

Hoover files for seat on Jamestown Council; filing deadline is today

Tuesday, June 2 by Zac Oakes

Today is the final day for candidates to file their paperwork to run for non-partisan offices in the general election, such as mayor, city council, school board, and soil and water conservation district supervisor. Candidates […]

Russell County unemployment below 4 percent in April

Tuesday, June 2 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s unemployment rate was below 4 percent in the month of April, according to the latest data from KY Stats. Russell County’s unemployment rate was 3.9 percent, the third-lowest in the Lake Cumberland area. […]

Environment compliance officials will soon be in Russell Springs

Tuesday, June 2 by Zac Oakes

Environment compliance officials are expected to soon be in Russell Springs performing work behind Jax’s convenience store and gas station. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said officials will be performing work in the area as […]

Tuesday events at the fair

Tuesday, June 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Jaycees Fair continues today. Floral Hall check-in gets underway this morning with a couple events planned for this evening. The Fresh Off the Farm Truck and Tractor Pull gets underway at 6:30 […]

One person reportedly dead following two-vehicle accident on parkway

Monday, June 1 by Zac Oakes

One person is reported dead following a two-vehicle accident on the Cumberland Parkway Monday afternoon. WJRS News is told another person was seriously injured in the accident and taken to the hospital. The accident occurred […]

Russell County Fair Pageant Winners

Monday, June 1 by Zac Oakes

Below is a list of results from the pageants at the Russell County Jaycees Fair this past Saturday, as provided by the Russell County Jaycees. Boys 12-18 Months Winner – Korbin Lynn Shelton 1st runner-up […]

Russell County Fair Friday and Saturday event results

Monday, June 1 by Zac Oakes

Below is a list of results from Friday and Saturday events at the Russell County Jaycees Fair, as provided by the Jaycees. Pony/Mule Pull Lightweight Heath Daugherty Eddie Copley Sam Tackett Linden Carter Heavyweight Linden […]

Russell, other surrounding counties to receive federal assistance from January winter storm

Monday, June 1 by Zac Oakes

Russell County and multiple surrounding counties have been approved for federal assistance from FEMA related to the January winter storm. 18 counties were approved for public assistance including Russell, Wayne, Pulaski, Cumberland and Clinton. Locally, […]

Russell County Schools moving to 4 days per week preschool

Monday, June 1 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools will be transitioning to a four-day week for preschool students beginning next school year. The board of education approved the change at its meeting last week. Superintendent Michael Ford said it’s a […]

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WJRS News

Maynard murder trial gets underway

Hoover files for seat on Jamestown Council; filing deadline is today

Russell County unemployment below 4 percent in April

Environment compliance officials will soon be in Russell Springs

Tuesday events at the fair

One person reportedly dead following two-vehicle accident on parkway

Russell County Fair Pageant Winners

Russell County Fair Friday and Saturday event results

Russell, other surrounding counties to receive federal assistance from January winter storm

Russell County Schools moving to 4 days per week preschool

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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