Monticello Elementary student passes away from injuries from car wreck

Tuesday, May 6 by Zac Oakes

The Wayne County School District announced yesterday the death of a 4th-grade student from injuries sustained in a car wreck last week. Caroline Alvarez, a 4th-grade student at Monticello Elementary, passed away as a result […]

Second child involved in crash in Sano community passes away

Wednesday, April 30 by Zac Oakes

A second child involved in a single-vehicle crash in the Sano community on Easter has passed away from injuries sustained in the wreck. 12-year-old David King Jr. passed away at the University of Kentucky Hospital […]

Resolution to name bill in memory of Deputy Phipps passes through legislature on final day

Tuesday, April 1 by Zac Oakes

On the final day of the legislative session, the bill that would name Highway 127 in Russell County in memory of fallen deputy Joshua Phipps passed through the legislature. House Joint Resolution 5 passed through […]

Resolution to name Highway 127 in Russell County in memory of Joshua Phipps passes through KY House

Thursday, March 6 by Zac Oakes

A resolution filed by Representative Josh Branscum to name Highway 127 in Russell County in memory of fallen sheriff’s deputy Joshua Phipps passed through the Kentucky House today. The resolution was introduced in January, and […]

Girdler’s “moment of silence” bill passes committee, heads to full Senate

Monday, February 24 by Zac Oakes

Last month, we reported on a bill sponsored by State Senator Rick Girdler that would require schools in Kentucky to have a moment of silence at the beginning of the day. That bill passed through […]

Fiscal court passes interlocal emergency shelter agreement, provides update on The Inn

Thursday, February 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court unanimously approved the annual emergency shelter interlocal agreement between the fiscal court and Russell Springs and Jamestown city councils. The agreement involves each entity providing $1,500 to a fund that […]

Fiscal Court passes ordinance regarding litter, nuisance complaints

Wednesday, February 12 by Zac Oakes

The fiscal court unanimously approved an amended ordinance regarding litter and nuisance complaints at its meeting this week. The amended ordinance requires vehicles hauling garbage to be covered to prevent litter from spilling out onto […]

RCHS Basketball reserved seat and season passes now available | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, November 15 by Zac Oakes

FROM RCHS ATHLETICS: If you are a previous basketball reserved seat ticket holder and you want to renew your current blue seat, tickets can be purchased at RCHS during regular school hours beginning Monday, November 18. In order to claim the same seat as... Read More.

School board passes resolution opposing tax dollars to be used outside of public schools

Tuesday, October 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education passed a resolution at last night’s meeting opposing “any legislation or policy that would allocate state dollars to fund schools outside the common system of public schools…” While the […]

Well-known Jamestown resident, longtime councilman Terry Robertson passes away

Friday, July 26 by Zac Oakes

A well-known Jamestown resident and long-time city councilman passed away last night. WJRS News learned that Terry Robertson passed away at around 9 o’clock last night following a recent bout with cancer. Robertson served on […]

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Monticello Elementary student passes away from injuries from car wreck

Second child involved in crash in Sano community passes away

Resolution to name bill in memory of Deputy Phipps passes through legislature on final day

Resolution to name Highway 127 in Russell County in memory of Joshua Phipps passes through KY House

Girdler’s “moment of silence” bill passes committee, heads to full Senate

Fiscal court passes interlocal emergency shelter agreement, provides update on The Inn

Fiscal Court passes ordinance regarding litter, nuisance complaints

RCHS Basketball reserved seat and season passes now available | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

School board passes resolution opposing tax dollars to be used outside of public schools

Well-known Jamestown resident, longtime councilman Terry Robertson passes away

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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