Hazard man arrested on drug, weapon charges

Monday, March 23 by Zac Oakes

A Hazard man was arrested locally on drug and weapon charges over the weekend. 27-year-old Dylan Smith was arrested and charged with possession of a defaced firearm, illegal possession of a legend drug, possession of […]

Jamestown City Council to consider hazardous duty retirement for police officers

Friday, March 20 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council is set to potentially consider bringing back hazardous duty retirement for the city’s police officers. The topic has been brought up in previous meetings, but Mayor Regena Hinton told the council […]

Russell Springs Police Department releases February activity report

Friday, March 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department has released its February activity report. Police Chief Bryan Shepard reported 537 calls for service during the month of February and a total of 26 arrests. During the month of […]

Ford says Salem gym floor project going well

Friday, March 20 by Zac Oakes

The gym floor replacement project at Salem Elementary is going very well, according to Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford. Ford provided WJRS News with an update on where things stand with the project. The […]

Deadline to register to vote is one month away

Friday, March 20 by Zac Oakes

Those who wish to vote in the upcoming primary election but aren’t registered to vote have only one month left to do so. The deadline to register to vote in order to be eligible for […]

Branscum’s data privacy bill passes unanimously through KY House

Friday, March 20 by Zac Oakes

A priority piece of legislation for State Representative Josh Branscum from Russell County has passed unanimously through the Kentucky House of Representatives. House Bill 692 builds off Branscum’s Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act, which he […]

Jamestown, Russell Springs fire crews battle house fire on Story Lane

Thursday, March 19 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Fire Department responded to a fire at a residence on Story Lane off the Highway 127 Bypass just a little after 8:00 this morning. On scene, fire crews encountered a one-story ranch style […]

FBI warns Kentuckians about rise in fraud calls; scammers impersonating government officials or law enforcement

Thursday, March 19 by Zac Oakes

The FBI Louisville Field Office has seen an increase in reported fraud schemes targeting Kentuckians through unsolicited phone calls in which scammers impersonate law enforcement or government officials to extort money or steal personally identifiable information. […]

Russell County Schools Anchor of Hope Food Pantry continues to serve students and families

Thursday, March 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Schools Anchor of Hope Food Pantry continues to serve students and families in the community. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News an update on the work the pantry has […]

Jamestown Council to meet this evening

Thursday, March 19 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council will meet in regular session this evening. The council will meet at 6:00 at City Hall. Council meetings are open to the public. We’ll have more from the meeting on tomorrow’s […]

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Hazard man arrested on drug, weapon charges

Jamestown City Council to consider hazardous duty retirement for police officers

Russell Springs Police Department releases February activity report

Ford says Salem gym floor project going well

Deadline to register to vote is one month away

Branscum’s data privacy bill passes unanimously through KY House

Jamestown, Russell Springs fire crews battle house fire on Story Lane

FBI warns Kentuckians about rise in fraud calls; scammers impersonating government officials or law enforcement

Russell County Schools Anchor of Hope Food Pantry continues to serve students and families

Jamestown Council to meet this evening

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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