Jamestown Police Chief discusses alcohol at Lakefest, road closures for celebration

Friday, July 4 by Zac Oakes

As Lakefest gets underway this evening, one notable change coming to this year’s event is a vendor selling alcoholic beverages. Jamestown Police Chief Jeff Kerns was a guest on Community Conversation on WJRS yesterday to […]

Jamestown council votes to permit alcohol sales at Lakefest

Friday, June 20 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council voted to permit alcohol sales at the annual Lakefest celebration at last night’s council meeting. Following a lengthy discussion of the issue, the council voted by a 3-2 margin to approve […]

Russell Springs Mayor discusses zoning ordinance for alcohol and drug treatment facilities

Wednesday, June 11 by Zac Oakes

At a special-called meeting of the Russell Springs City Council last week, the council heard the first reading of a new zoning ordinance placing restrictions on alcohol and drug treatment entities. Under the new zoning […]

Breeding woman arrested on alcohol, fleeing charges

Monday, March 10 by Zac Oakes

A Breeding woman reportedly attempted to flee from police before being arrested Saturday night. 34-year-old Tenika A. Pierce was arrested and charged with alcohol intoxication in a public place and fleeing or evading police first […]

Clinton County rejects alcohol sales

Thursday, November 7 by Zac Oakes

The wet/dry issue was on the ballot in Clinton County, with voters choosing to reject alcohol sales in Clinton County. The ballot question asked voters if they were in favor of alcoholic beverage sales in […]

KY Senate advances bill to allow 18-year-olds to sell, serve alcohol

Tuesday, March 22 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky is on its way to joining many states where 18-year-olds can sell and serve alcoholic beverages. Currently, Kentucky sets the minimum age to sell and serve alcohol at 20, but House Bill 252 would […]

Russell Springs Man Arrested on Alcohol and Traffic Related Charges

Monday, August 2 by Sean Hammond

According to jail records, Robert Loy, age 33 was arrested by Officer Debra Necessary of the Russell Springs Police Department and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol First Degree, Fleeing […]

Gov. Beshear waives alcohol fees for service industry in Kentucky

Friday, November 6 by Zac Oakes

The Governor also announced new support for bars, restaurants and temporary venues to help them save costs as COVID-19 rages across the commonwealth, with indoor dining discouraged, and as the weather gets colder, limiting outdoor […]

Wayne County Approves Sale of Alcohol

Thursday, November 5 by WJRS Staff

Wayne County became the latest county in the Lake Cumberland area to approve the sale of alcohol. Voters on Tuesday approved the measure on the ballot by just over 900 votes. Wayne County, much like […]

County sees increase in alcohol revenue; tax rates set for special districts

Tuesday, September 15 by Zac Oakes

Russell County saw an increase in the amount of revenue from alcohol sales in the month of July, according to County Judge Executive Gary Robertson. Robertson said the month of July produced about $8,500 more […]

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Jamestown Police Chief discusses alcohol at Lakefest, road closures for celebration

Jamestown council votes to permit alcohol sales at Lakefest

Russell Springs Mayor discusses zoning ordinance for alcohol and drug treatment facilities

Breeding woman arrested on alcohol, fleeing charges

Clinton County rejects alcohol sales

KY Senate advances bill to allow 18-year-olds to sell, serve alcohol

Gov. Beshear waives alcohol fees for service industry in Kentucky

Wayne County Approves Sale of Alcohol

County sees increase in alcohol revenue; tax rates set for special districts

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

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