From Driver to Director: Shepherd Looks Back on EMS Career

Wednesday, October 14 by WJRS Staff

Russell County EMS Director Charles Shepherd is preparing to close another chapter in a career of service spanning more than three decades. As WJRS NEWS reported Wednesday, Shepherd has announced he will retire in mid-January. […]

Driver Injured After Vehicle Crashes Through Wall at Bank of Jamestown East 80 Branch

Monday, September 7 by WJRS Staff

A vehicle crashed through a wall of the Bank of Jamestown’s East 80 branch at Fairview Monday morning. The crash occurred at approximately 7:13 a.m. The driver, 26-year-old Hailey Hatter of Russell Springs, who was […]

Driver flown out following single-vehicle wreck Monday evening

Tuesday, March 24 by Zac Oakes

A person was flown out following a single-vehicle collision on East Highway 80 yesterday evening. The accident occurred at around 7:00 yesterday evening on East 80 near the intersection of West Road. WJRS News is […]

Driver cited following two-vehicle crash in Jamestown

Monday, April 28 by Zac Oakes

First responders were called out to a two-vehicle collision in Jamestown Friday morning. Jamestown Police say they were called out just before 9:15 Friday morning to a wreck at the 127 Bypass intersection. Police say […]

Texas truck driver accused of running vehicles off the road in Wayne County

Tuesday, May 30 by Zac Oakes

A truck driver from Lubbock, Texas is accused of running vehicles off the road in neighboring Wayne County. According to reports, William Eustace was arrested Sunday evening and charged with speeding, reckless driving, and fleeing […]

Columbia, Somerset driver licensing offices to be open next Saturday

Friday, May 5 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Driver Licensing Regional Offices are piloting Saturday office hours in select cities, including Columbia in Adair County and Somerset in Pulaski County, in an effort to expand access to those needing […]

Burnside man hit, killed by car after helping stranded driver

Friday, December 23 by Zac Oakes

A Burnside man was reportedly hit and killed by a car Thursday night after helping a stranded driver. According to reports, 75-year-old George Lucas was traveling north on U.S. 27 in Burnside near the Pittman […]

National Teen Driver Safety Week is this week

Monday, October 17 by Derek Aaron

This week marks National Teen Driver Safety Week and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is joining with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in an effort to help empower parents to talk with their young drivers […]

All statewide KSP Driver Testing branches now operational

Wednesday, July 6 by Derek Aaron

All KSP Driver Testing Regional Branches have been established within the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Driver Licensing Regional Offices and are serving those who wish to obtain a state driver permit or driver license. Residents will […]

Pop-up driver license clinic in Russell County tomorrow

Monday, June 20 by Zac Oakes

There will be a pop-up driver license clinic in Russell County tomorrow. The transportation cabinet will be hosting the clinic at the old Russell County Courthouse from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Services available at […]

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From Driver to Director: Shepherd Looks Back on EMS Career

Driver Injured After Vehicle Crashes Through Wall at Bank of Jamestown East 80 Branch

Driver flown out following single-vehicle wreck Monday evening

Driver cited following two-vehicle crash in Jamestown

Texas truck driver accused of running vehicles off the road in Wayne County

Columbia, Somerset driver licensing offices to be open next Saturday

Burnside man hit, killed by car after helping stranded driver

National Teen Driver Safety Week is this week

All statewide KSP Driver Testing branches now operational

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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