Over 300 New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed Statewide Tuesday

Wednesday, June 24 by Sean Hammond

Yesterday in Kentucky, there were 315 newly reported cases of COVID-19. Also, 11 new deaths Tuesday, raising the state’s total to 537 Kentuckians lost to the virus. In Russell County, there were no new cases of […]

Over 200 More COVID-19 Cases Confirmed Statewide Tuesday

Wednesday, June 17 by Sean Hammond

Yesterday, 203 new cases of COVID-19 were reported across Kentucky, but none of those from Russell County. Governor Andy Beshear cautioned everyone to remember that “COVID-19 is still out there, it spreads aggressively and it […]

Indictments Handed Up Tuesday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, June 10 by Sean Hammond

Several persons were indicted yesterday by a Russell County Grand Jury. Those indicted include: Coy Marcum, age 43, charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, a Class C felony;Christopher Collins, age 21, charged with Bail Jumping, 1st degree, a Class D Felony;Stephanie Bennett, age... Read More.

City Council and School Board Filing Deadline is Tuesday

Monday, June 1 by Sean Hammond

The filing deadline for city council and school board elections in Russell County is quickly approaching. Persons interested in serving on either the Jamestown or Russell Springs City Council, or as member of the school […]

Alcohol was a Factor in Fatal Accident Tuesday

Thursday, May 21 by Sean Hammond

Local law enforcement authorities say alcohol was a contributing factor in the two-vehicle wreck on Tuesday night which claimed the life of a young Casey County man. 26 year-old Janson Sallee was killed when the […]

One Dead, Three Flown Out After Two Vehicle Wreck Tuesday Evening | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 20 by Sean Hammond

WJRS News first reported the accident in a Breaking News report shortly after 7 o’clock last evening. The accident occurred on north Highway 127 near the Russell and Casey county line. According to reports, Hayden Cain was traveling northbound on highway 127 in a... Read More.

Close to 200 More COVID-19 Cases Statewide Confirmed Tuesday

Wednesday, May 13 by Sean Hammond

Kentucky now has over 6,800 cases of the novel coronavirus. Governor Beshear did say that the numbers continue to suggest a plateau however. Ten more Kentuckians have died from the virus bringing the death toll […]

RS Man Arrested Tuesday Evening

Wednesday, May 6 by Sean Hammond

A Russell Springs man was arrested on Tuesday evening on alcohol related charges. According to jail records, Charles Elkins, age 60 was arrested by Trooper Billy Begley with the Kentucky State Police and charged with […]

RS Woman Arrested on Felony Charge Tuesday

Wednesday, April 29 by Sean Hammond

According to information received by WJRS Local News, 30-year-old Vanna Williams was charged with Custodial Interference, a felony, by Trooper Billy Begley of the Kentucky State Police. No further details were available. Williams was lodged in […]

Jamestown Man Airlifted Following Automobile Accident Tuesday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, April 29 by Sean Hammond

A 33-year-old Jamestown man was seriously injured as a result of a one vehicle accident last night around 8:30. Authorities say Cody Wayne Downey was traveling south on highway 1680, near the Pleasant Hill community, when he lost control of the 2004 Chevy Suburban... Read More.

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Over 300 New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed Statewide Tuesday

Over 200 More COVID-19 Cases Confirmed Statewide Tuesday

Indictments Handed Up Tuesday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

City Council and School Board Filing Deadline is Tuesday

Alcohol was a Factor in Fatal Accident Tuesday

One Dead, Three Flown Out After Two Vehicle Wreck Tuesday Evening | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Close to 200 More COVID-19 Cases Statewide Confirmed Tuesday

RS Man Arrested Tuesday Evening

RS Woman Arrested on Felony Charge Tuesday

Jamestown Man Airlifted Following Automobile Accident Tuesday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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