Somerset man sentenced to nearly 7 years for faking death to avoid paying child support

Friday, August 23 by Zac Oakes

A Somerset man was sentenced to nearly 7 years in prison in federal court this week for reportedly hacking into a system and faking his own death to avoid paying child support. The U.S. Attorney’s […]

Harris celebrates 60 years at First National Bank of Russell Springs

Monday, July 8 by Zac Oakes

First National Bank of Russell Springs CEO Charlene Harris is celebrating a major milestone today. Today makes 60 years since Harris began work at the local bank. Harris began her career at First National Bank […]

Changes coming to entrance at fairgrounds for this year’s fair

Wednesday, May 29 by Zac Oakes

Those coming to the Russell County Jaycees Fair this year will see a change in the way vehicles enter the fairgrounds. Russell County Jaycee Dean Roy recently spoke to WJRS News about the changes made […]

Duo Broadband Has Experienced Numerous Changes Over the Years

Friday, May 10 by WJRS Staff

From a local switchboard operator who handled all local phone calls, to rotary and dial up phones and party lines, to today’s cutting-edge, leading technologies and fiber optic internet, to even its name, Duo Broadband […]

Duo Broadband Celebrates 70 Years of Service

Thursday, May 9 by WJRS Staff

DUO Broadband, a leading regional provider of fiber-optic internet and telephone services, is proud to announce the celebration of its 70th anniversary. Founded in 1954, DUO Broadband has been at the forefront of telecommunications, providing […]

Former Somerset Police Captain sentenced to 5 years on theft, trafficking charges

Friday, March 1 by Zac Oakes

A former Somerset Police Captain was sentenced to five years in prison this week on charges that include theft, drug trafficking, burglary, official misconduct, and other charges. 45-year-old Michael Correll was sentenced in Pulaski Circuit […]

2023 among warmest years on record in Russell County

Tuesday, February 6 by Zac Oakes

2023 ended up being one of the warmest years on record in Russell County. According to data from the National Centers for Environmental Information, the average temperature in 2023 in Russell County was 58.5 degrees. […]

Anderson honored for 37 years of service to Jamestown

Tuesday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

A long-time employee of the City of Jamestown was recognized at last week’s city council meeting. Dale Anderson was recognized by Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton and the city council to kick off last week’s meeting. […]

School board holds first reading of next year’s school calendar

Thursday, December 28 by Zac Oakes

While we’re only halfway through the current school year, plans are already in the works for next year’s school calendar. The Russell County Board of Education held the first reading of the 24-25 school calendar […]

Deadline to change party affiliation for next year’s primary election coming up

Wednesday, December 27 by Zac Oakes

Anyone wishing to change their political party for the change to take effect at next year’s primary election only has a few days remaining to do so. The deadline to change party affiliations for the […]

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Somerset man sentenced to nearly 7 years for faking death to avoid paying child support

Harris celebrates 60 years at First National Bank of Russell Springs

Changes coming to entrance at fairgrounds for this year’s fair

Duo Broadband Has Experienced Numerous Changes Over the Years

Duo Broadband Celebrates 70 Years of Service

Former Somerset Police Captain sentenced to 5 years on theft, trafficking charges

2023 among warmest years on record in Russell County

Anderson honored for 37 years of service to Jamestown

School board holds first reading of next year’s school calendar

Deadline to change party affiliation for next year’s primary election coming up

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Obituaries

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