Russell County School Bus Involved in Minor Accident Friday Afternoon

Friday, October 30 by Sean Hammond

A Russell County Schools bus transporting students with disabilities was involved in a minor accident Friday afternoon. According to Superintendent Michael Ford, three students, a bus aide, and the driver were on board at the […]

County Clerk Patti Glover Reports Strong Early Voting Turnout

Friday, October 30 by WJRS Staff

Seven hundred Russell County voters cast ballots Thursday as early in-person voting got underway for the November General Election. Russell County Clerk Patti Glover told WJRS NEWS late Thursday afternoon that was a “big turnout” […]

Russell County Grand Jury Indicts 12 People

Wednesday, October 28 by WJRS Staff

A dozen people were indicted during Tuesday’s monthly session of the Russell County Grand Jury. According to circuit court records, those indicted include: Bradley Hicks of Russell Springs, charged with theft of a firearm, possession […]

Clinton County Woman Arrested on Meth Trafficking, Other Charges

Sunday, October 25 by WJRS Staff

A Clinton County woman was arrested Saturday afternoon on multiple drug-related charges. According to arrest information, 64-year-old Verneice Haddock of Albany was taken into custody by the Albany Police Department. Haddock faces charges of trafficking […]

Lakers Fall to Lincoln County, 35–28 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, October 25 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lakers came up a touchdown short Friday night, falling to Lincoln County 35 to 28 in Stanford. Quarterback Tanner Stringer accounted for all four Laker touchdowns, rushing for two and throwing for two more. Stringer carried the ball 19 times for... Read More.

Adair County Man Arrested Following Pursuit and Confrontation with Deputy

Friday, October 23 by WJRS Staff

An Adair County man is facing multiple charges, including felony assault, following a brief vehicle pursuit and confrontation with a sheriff’s deputy Friday. According to Adair County Sheriff Gary Roy, Deputy Ricky Shirley was attempting […]

Burn Ban Issued for Russell County

Friday, October 23 by Sean Hammond

A countywide burn ban is now in effect in Russell County due to extremely dry conditions. Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum issued an executive order Friday prohibiting all open burning throughout the county, effective immediately. […]

Russell County Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Local Leaders at Annual Banquet

Friday, October 23 by Sean Hammond

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet Thursday evening at The Green at the Russell County Public Library in Jamestown. A sold-out crowd attended the event, which featured former University of Kentucky […]

Russell County Schools Names 2027–2028 Calendar Committee

Wednesday, October 21 by Sean Hammond

The Russell County Board of Education has approved Superintendent Michael Ford’s recommendations for the district’s 2027–2028 Calendar Committee. During Monday evening’s meeting, Ford said Russell County Schools has used a calendar committee for many years, […]

Russell County Community Blood Drive Set for Thursday

Tuesday, October 20 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Community Blood Drive is set for Thursday in Jamestown, with donors helping supply blood to hospitals across Kentucky. The Kentucky Blood Center will collect donations from 11:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. in […]

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Russell County School Bus Involved in Minor Accident Friday Afternoon

County Clerk Patti Glover Reports Strong Early Voting Turnout

Russell County Grand Jury Indicts 12 People

Clinton County Woman Arrested on Meth Trafficking, Other Charges

Lakers Fall to Lincoln County, 35–28 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Adair County Man Arrested Following Pursuit and Confrontation with Deputy

Burn Ban Issued for Russell County

Russell County Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Local Leaders at Annual Banquet

Russell County Schools Names 2027–2028 Calendar Committee

Russell County Community Blood Drive Set for Thursday

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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