Russell County Voters Prepare for November 3rd General Election

Monday, October 5 by WJRS Staff

Russell County voters will choose local leaders in the November third general election, with a contested district judge and city races. Four p.m. today is the deadline to register to vote or update your registration […]

Important dates to know for the upcoming general election

Friday, June 26 by Zac Oakes

Here are important upcoming dates to know for this fall’s general election, courtesy of the Russell County Clerk’s Office. September 19, 2026 – Mail-in Absentee Ballot Request Portal Opens October 5, 2026 – Last Day to Register to Vote for […]

Ballot positions drawn for November general election

Friday, June 5 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday was the public drawing for ballot positions for the November General Election. In Jamestown, the candidates for Mayor will appear in the following order: Dwight Richards Barry Coffey Brian Young For Jamestown City Council, […]

Two Pulaski residents arrested after meth, fentanyl and handgun found in car at Dollar General

Thursday, April 9 by Zac Oakes

Two Pulaski County residents were arrested Tuesday evening after methamphetamine, fentanyl, and a handgun were found in a car at the Dollar General store in Nancy. 38-year-old Andrea DeRossett of Nancy was charged with trafficking […]

Russell Springs Police investigating reported theft at Dollar General

Tuesday, October 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department is investigating a reported theft at the Dollar General store on Apache Avenue. Russell Springs Police say the theft occurred this afternoon, but it’s suspected that the person of interest […]

Feasibility study shows promising results for hopes of destination resort on General Burnside Island

Friday, November 29 by Zac Oakes

Hopes of one day building a destination resort on General Burnside Island in Pulaski County gained some more momentum after a recent feasibility study provided positive results to area officials. Hunden Brothers, a real estate […]

KY General Assembly 2024 session now underway

Wednesday, January 3 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday marked the start of a new legislative session in Frankfort. The 2024 session of the Kentucky General Assembly is considered a “long” session due to the 60-day period, which will include passing the state’s […]

KY sees encouraging youth turkey season; general season opens April 15

Saturday, April 8 by Derek Aaron

If the results from Kentucky’s youth turkey season are an indication, hunters of all ages should be encouraged about the prospects for the upcoming general season, which opens statewide on April 15 and continues through […]

General Assembly reconvenes today in Frankfort

Tuesday, February 7 by Derek Aaron

The General Assembly’s 30-day “short” session reconvenes today in Frankfort. Lawmakers have until February 21 to introduce new bills in the Senate and until February 22 to introduce new bills in the House. The chambers […]

KY General Assembly to reconvene February 7th

Tuesday, January 10 by Derek Aaron

Last week, the first week of the short, 30-day session wrapped up for the Kentucky Legislature. Keith West files this report for WJRS NEWS from Frankfort on what comes next for the General Assembly…

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Russell County Voters Prepare for November 3rd General Election

Important dates to know for the upcoming general election

Ballot positions drawn for November general election

Two Pulaski residents arrested after meth, fentanyl and handgun found in car at Dollar General

Russell Springs Police investigating reported theft at Dollar General

Feasibility study shows promising results for hopes of destination resort on General Burnside Island

KY General Assembly 2024 session now underway

KY sees encouraging youth turkey season; general season opens April 15

General Assembly reconvenes today in Frankfort

KY General Assembly to reconvene February 7th

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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