Russell County man attempts to escape Adair jail for 2nd time

Friday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

The Columbia Police Department was called to the Adair Regional Jail early Friday morning, February 18, 2022 after being advised an inmate had attempted to escape. Upon arrival, Officers spoke with Deputy Jailers who advised a […]

Mail delivery time is 2.7 days on average

Friday, February 11 by Derek Aaron

The United States Postal Service reported new delivery performance information this week, showing the average time to deliver a mailpiece across the postal network was 2.7 days between the period Jan. 1 and Jan. 28. […]

Take time to get ready for power outages as icing potential exists

Wednesday, February 2 by Derek Aaron

With minor to significant ice accumulation possible over the next 48 hours, utility companies are urging folks to ready themselves and their homes in case there are widespread, or even isolated, power outages. Emergency kits, […]

Mayor Nick Shearer reflects on accomplishments, time as Jamestown Mayor

Friday, December 17 by Zac Oakes

With Nick Shearer’s tenure as Mayor of Jamestown drawing to a close at the end of the month, Shearer spoke to WJRS News following Thursday night’s city council meeting, where he reflected on accomplishments the […]

Football game time moved to 6 p.m. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, October 14 by Zac Oakes

Friday night's Laker Football game against Elizabethtown at Finley Field has been moved to 6 p.m. due to the possibility of severe weather. The game was originally scheduled for 6:30 p.m. The Lakers (2-5) will host the Elizabethtown Panthers (3-4).

Still time to enroll in flexible classes at Somerset Community College

Thursday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

Classes begin in September and October. Somerset Community College offers more opportunities to begin the fall semester with flexible schedules for classes that run for twelve weeks and eight weeks. “We want to make enrolling […]

Gossage reflects on time at RCHS

Monday, July 19 by Zac Oakes

Darren Gossage views his time at Russell County High School as a labor of love. The Russell County High School principal will be wrapping up a 28-year career in education at the end of this […]

UK Basketball Commit Ty Ty Washington is Big Time Player | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 17 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT TyTy Washington is a natural scorer but the 6-4 point guard who signed with Kentucky last week can do a little bit of everything. “He can truly play both guard spots . His DNA is to score the ball and he... Read More.

UK Linebacker Jamin Davis Is “Big Time Pick” in NFL | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 6 by WJRS Staff

by LARRY VAUGHT Former Kentucky safety Mike Edwards, who won a Super Bowl recently with Tampa Bay, called it a “big time pick” when Washington selected UK linebacker Jamin Davis with the 19th pick in the NFL draft last week. That made Davis just... Read More.

City of Jamestown expected to lower taxes for first time in six years

Thursday, September 17 by Zac Oakes

Jamestown Mayor Nick Shearer was excited to announce to the city council Thursday evening that the council will vote on a proposed tax decrease month. Shearer said this is the first time in six years […]

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Russell County man attempts to escape Adair jail for 2nd time

Mail delivery time is 2.7 days on average

Take time to get ready for power outages as icing potential exists

Mayor Nick Shearer reflects on accomplishments, time as Jamestown Mayor

Football game time moved to 6 p.m. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Still time to enroll in flexible classes at Somerset Community College

Gossage reflects on time at RCHS

UK Basketball Commit Ty Ty Washington is Big Time Player | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Linebacker Jamin Davis Is “Big Time Pick” in NFL | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

City of Jamestown expected to lower taxes for first time in six years

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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