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SCC announces Fall 2022 Dean’s List

Somerset Community College has announced their Dean’s List for the fall 2022 semester. Those from Russell County on the list include: Nicholas Aaron Joe Allen Brady Bell Seth Bennett Trenton Bennett Allye Britton Jaylon Burton […]

SCC announces Fall 2022 President’s List

Somerset Community College has announced their President’s List for the fall 2022 semester. Those from Russell County on the list include: Matthew Carpenter Lukus Chaney Lacey Day Aaron Johnson Austin Lawrence Andrew Lindsey Camryn McFarland […]

LCRCWC chosen for 2022 Build Kentucky Award

Branscum Construction was selected as a recipient of the 2022 Associated General Contractors of Kentucky Build Kentucky Award for the new Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center. Representatives from Branscum Construction were on hand […]

Jamestown Police release activity report for Dec. 2022

The Jamestown Police Department recently released their activity report for December of 2022. For the month, Jamestown Police investigated three accidents without injury, three accidents with injury, received 137 calls for police services though Russell […]

Jamestown Police release 2022 activity report

The Jamestown Police Department have released their yearly activity report. For the year 2022, Jamestown Police investigated 35 accidents without injury, three accidents with injury, received 1,608 calls for police services though Russell County Dispatch, […]

Ramsey reflects on chamber leadership in 2022

The December meeting of the Russell County Chamber of Commerce earlier this week was the final meeting at the helm for outgoing Chamber President Marisa Ramsey. WJRS NEWS caught up with Ramsey, who reflected on […]

Final chamber meeting of 2022 is tomorrow

The final Russell County Chamber of Commerce meeting of the year takes place on Tuesday. The meeting will happen at noon at the Russell County Public Library. Lifeline of Russell Springs is the host and […]

2022 unofficial Russell County General Election results

Below is a look at key unofficial election results in Russell County, as reported to the Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office. These totals are considered unofficial until certified by the state board of elections. U.S. […]