Local gas prices remain high on heels of holiday weekend

Friday, September 1 by Zac Oakes

On the heels of Labor Day Weekend, local gas prices remain high. In Russell County, the average price of gasoline according to AAA is around $3.50. That falls in the middle of the pack when […]

Local electric issues cause outages for over 3,400 customers

Monday, August 21 by Zac Oakes

Electricity went out for more than 3,400 South Kentucky RECC customers in Russell County last night. The outages began at around 8:45 last night and according to local dispatch, the main power grid behind Salem […]

Improvements planned for local 911 center

Thursday, August 17 by Zac Oakes

The fiscal court discussed some planned improvements at the local 911 center at this week’s fiscal court meeting. That includes a grant for a new recorder, as well as other improvements. Judge Executive Randy Marcum […]

Local gas prices continue to climb

Thursday, August 17 by Zac Oakes

Local gas prices continue to climb, with the average price of gas in Russell County sitting at around $3.54 according to AAA. The average price locally has jumped 14 cents over the last week. Russell […]

Local tourism director excited about tourism spending in Russell County

Monday, August 14 by Zac Oakes

New data released from the state this week gives insight into how much money visitors to Russell County spend while they’re in the county. Last year, Russell County visitor spending increased from the previous two […]

Governor proposes second pay increase for KSP troopers, increased funds for local law enforcement

Friday, August 11 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is proposing a second notable pay increase for Kentucky State Police troopers, along with an increase in funding for training for local law enforcement. Beshear’s budget proposal released this week includes […]

Local gas prices on par or lower than neighboring counties

Wednesday, August 9 by Zac Oakes

Local gas prices are on par with many neighboring counties, while some other neighboring counties have noticeably higher prices. The average price of gas in Russell County sits at $3.40, according to AAA. That’s on […]

Local pools to begin shifting hours with school approaching

Tuesday, August 8 by Zac Oakes

As the new school year approaches and summer break comes to a close, local pools will soon be adjusting their hours of operation. This is the last full week the Russell Springs City Pool will […]

Local funeral director files federal lawsuit against Sheriff and deputy

Monday, August 7 by WJRS Staff

A Jamestown funeral director has filed a lawsuit against Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston and Deputy Ronnie Golden, alleging he was unlawfully arrested and the victim of excessive force, in violation of his civil rights. […]

Jamestown Man Arrested Friday Night Outside Local Business

Saturday, August 5 by WJRS Staff

A Jamestown man was arrested around 9:40 Friday night after local law enforcement officials received a complaint regarding a man outside Lee’s Famous Recipe on North Main Street in Jamestown. Upon arrival, 55 year old […]

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Local gas prices remain high on heels of holiday weekend

Local electric issues cause outages for over 3,400 customers

Improvements planned for local 911 center

Local gas prices continue to climb

Local tourism director excited about tourism spending in Russell County

Governor proposes second pay increase for KSP troopers, increased funds for local law enforcement

Local gas prices on par or lower than neighboring counties

Local pools to begin shifting hours with school approaching

Local funeral director files federal lawsuit against Sheriff and deputy

Jamestown Man Arrested Friday Night Outside Local Business

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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