Serious Accident on Cumberland Parkway Wednesday Afternoon

Thursday, July 30 by WJRS Staff

Details are still sketchy following a two vehicle wreck Wednesday afternoon near mile marker 61 on the Cumberland Parkway, just a mile or so west of the Russell Springs exit. The accident occurred around […]

Portion of Highway 80 in Pulaski County Reduced to One Lane Next Wednesday

Friday, July 24 by Sean Hammond

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 8 in Somerset has announced that this coming Wednesday, July 29th, the Fishing Creek Bridge, which is located on highway 80 in Pulaski County, will be temporarily reduced to one […]

Nancy Man Arrested on Drug and Traffic Charges Wednesday

Thursday, July 23 by Sean Hammond

According to reports, Daniel Denham, age 49, was arrested by Trooper Harper with the Kentucky State Police and charged with Operating motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, Possession of Marijuana, Drug Paraphernalia, […]

Long Lines at Courthouse Wednesday After Reopening

Thursday, July 9 by Sean Hammond

Long lines and 90 degree temperatures made for some irritated folks yesterday as the Russell County Courthouse re-opened to the public. County Judge-Executive Gary Robertson announced recently that the courthouse would re-open yesterday after being […]

Four New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in RC Wednesday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 9 by Sean Hammond

The continuing acceleration of new coronavirus cases across Kentucky on Wednesday may lead to additional requirements from the public as early as today. The numbers escalating rapidly here in Russell County as well. Gov. Andy Beshear announced yesterday the state had 402 new cases... Read More.

Black Lives Matter Protest in Jamestown Wednesday Evening

Thursday, July 2 by Sean Hammond

It started as a peaceful protest by two persons on the square in Jamestown yesterday afternoon, but led to a heated exchange of words and law enforcement being called to the scene. WJRS NEWS was […]

Structure Fire in Russell County Wednesday

Thursday, July 2 by Sean Hammond

The Eli Fire Department was called out yesterday afternoon to a report of a structure fire on Pine Top Road in eastern Russell County. According to Eli Fire Chief Marty Kaszuk, the structure was an […]

Jamestown Woman Killed During Morning Walk Wednesday From Falling Branch | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 2 by Sean Hammond

A routine morning walk yesterday turned into a tragedy for a Jamestown woman and her family. 44-year-old Rebecca Hodges went for a walk near her home on Garr Ridge Road around 9:30 yesterday morning. During her morning walk, a huge tree limb fell as... Read More.

Some Election Results Released in Russell County Wednesday

Thursday, June 25 by Sean Hammond

Although official final results from Tuesday’s primary election will not be released until next week, WJRS NEWS did obtain yesterday afternoon some results. After several requests, staff from the office of County Clerk Sue Brockman […]

Stolen Vehicle Results in Two Arrests Wednesday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, June 25 by Sean Hammond

WJRS News received reports on Wednesday evening of shots fired in Russell Springs as a result of a vehicle that was stolen from the West 80 Marathon. Jeff Hoover files this report... The incident took place just before 8:00 pm last evening and the... Read More.

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Serious Accident on Cumberland Parkway Wednesday Afternoon

Portion of Highway 80 in Pulaski County Reduced to One Lane Next Wednesday

Nancy Man Arrested on Drug and Traffic Charges Wednesday

Long Lines at Courthouse Wednesday After Reopening

Four New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in RC Wednesday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Black Lives Matter Protest in Jamestown Wednesday Evening

Structure Fire in Russell County Wednesday

Jamestown Woman Killed During Morning Walk Wednesday From Falling Branch | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Some Election Results Released in Russell County Wednesday

Stolen Vehicle Results in Two Arrests Wednesday | 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