Joe Huckaby, 41, formerly of Jamestown
Joseph Willard Huckaby, a man who truly marched to the beat of his own drum, died peacefully on July 19, 2026, in his Destin, Florida home. Joe was born on October 5, 1984, in Russell […]
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Jamestown Domestic Violence and Standoff Case Sent to Grand Jury
The case against a Jamestown man arrested following a five-hour standoff with police earlier this month is moving to the Russell County Grand Jury after new felony charges were filed and a preliminary hearing was […]
Danville Man Arrested Following Jamestown Crash
A Danville man is facing several charges following a single-vehicle crash Saturday evening in Jamestown. According to authorities, 25-year-old Robert Armstrong of Danville was arrested by Sheriff’s Deputy Stone Bolin. Armstrong is charged with driving […]
Jo Elva Flatt, 88, of Jamestown
Jo Elva Flatt, 88, of Jamestown, passed away Friday, July 17th, at Fair Oaks Health Systems. Jo Elva was born in Jamestown, KY on January 16, 1938, a daughter of the late Beulah (Helm) and […]
Jamestown City Council Approves Three Resolutions, Takes No Action After Executive Session
The Jamestown City Council approved three resolutions and met in executive session during its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening. The first resolution renews a recently expired grant application to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority. If approved, […]
Jamestown Police Chief Reflects on Standoff, Thanks Responding Agencies
Jamestown Police Chief Jeff Kerns praised the efforts of local and state law enforcement officers during Wednesday night’s lengthy standoff while addressing the Jamestown Mayor and City Council during Thursday evening’s regular meeting. Chief Kerns […]
Jamestown Man Surrenders After Lengthy Standoff with Police
UPDATED — NEW INFORMATION — THURSDAY 3:50 p.m. According to the complaint warrant sworn out by Jamestown Police Officer Heath Tarter, Beard allegedly struck his wife in the head with the butt of a handgun. […]
James “Jimmy” Simpson, 81, of Jamestown
James “Jimmy” Edward Simpson, of Jamestown, passed away on July 14, 2026, at his home, with his family by his side. He was 81 years of age. Jimmy was born on September 24, 1944, in […]
** BREAKING NEWS ** Local & State Police in Standoff at Residence off U.S. 127 South in Jamestown
** UPDATED 9:06 P.M. ** The standoff is over. One man is in custody. No injuries reported. Listen to WJRS NEWS tomorrow morning at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 for complete details. **************************************************** 5:32 p.m. Wednesday, […]
Roger Paul Carnes, 82, of Jamestown
Roger Paul Carnes, 82, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, July 12th, at Select Specialty Hospital, Danville, KY. Roger was born in Jamestown, KY on November 13, 1943, a son of the late Martha (Rogers) and Hobert Carnes. He […]