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WJRS NEWS HEADLINES
  • [ September 22, 2023 ] Jamestown lowering tax rates WJRS News
  • [ September 22, 2023 ] Beshear says Russell County receiving over $143K in state road funds WJRS News
  • [ September 22, 2023 ] Laker Football hosts East Jessamine tonight Local Sports
  • [ September 22, 2023 ] Lady Laker Soccer wins big on senior night Local Sports
  • [ September 22, 2023 ] Local gas prices slightly lower than neighboring counties WJRS News
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Jamestown lowering tax rates

September 22, 2023 Zac Oakes

The City of Jamestown is slightly lowering its property tax rates. Mayor Regena Hinton spoke to WJRS News after last night’s city council meeting.

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Beshear says Russell County receiving over $143K in state road funds

September 22, 2023 Zac Oakes

Russell County will be receiving more than $143,000 in funds from the state to repair roadways. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced yesterday that Russell County will receive funds for three road projects, with two being […]

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Local gas prices slightly lower than neighboring counties

September 22, 2023 Zac Oakes

Gas prices in Russell County are slightly lower than neighboring counties, according to data from the AAA price tracker. According to AAA, the average price of gas in Russell County is at $3.49. The only […]

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Local FFA chapter attends event in Frankfort

September 22, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County FFA chapter attended the first Raising Hope Assembly at the Capital lawn in Frankfort on Wednesday. Russell County’s Alexis Fox was one of the chapter winners of the Handshakes for Hope Coin […]

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Proposed bill would make diapers tax-exempt

September 22, 2023 Zac Oakes

A bill being proposed in the Kentucky Legislature would make diapers tax-exempt in the state of Kentucky. State Senator Cassie Chambers-Armstrong of Louisville is proposing a bill that would make both children and adult diapers […]

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School board approves working budget, Ford talks about SEEK changes

September 21, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved its working budget at this week’s board meeting. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News about the budget and some changes with the school district’s SEEK fund allocation […]

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Mayor says feedback on park improvements has been great

September 21, 2023 Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said he’s been hearing a lot of good things about some recent improvements made at the City Park. Thomas spoke to WJRS News and said the turf at the little […]

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Russell Springs Police release August activity report

September 21, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department has released its monthly activity report for the month of August. Last month, the department reported 3 alcohol DUI arrests and 5 drug DUI arrests. Russell Springs Police performed 85 […]

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Jamestown City Council to meet this evening

September 21, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. at City Hall. We’ll have more from the meeting on tomorrow’s local news.

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Federal government planning to reopen site to order free at-home COVID tests

September 21, 2023 Zac Oakes

The federal government is planning to reopen the site that allows Americans to order up to four free at-home COVID tests per household. Orders can be placed at COVIDTests.gov starting Monday, and the tests will […]

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Obituaries

  • Zorah Eudell Johnson Wilson, age 96, of Russell Springs
    September 24, 2023
  • Limmy McGowan, age 63, of Jamestown
    September 6, 2023
  • Samantha Maria McNay, age 28, of Columbia
    September 6, 2023
  • Larry G. Kinnett, age 75, of Russell Springs
    September 5, 2023
  • Wanda Lawless, age 87, of Jamestown
    August 31, 2023

Recent Podcasts

  • Lakers vs East Jessamine

    Russell County vs East Jessamine from Friday, September 22nd

  • Chamber Golf Scramble is this Thursday

    Russell County Chamber of Commerce President Lindsey Wilson Gosser stops by to promote the annual golf scramble.

  • Lakers vs Lincoln County

    Russell County Lakers vs Lincoln County from Friday, September 15th

  • All Things Russell 9-15

    Tony Kerr talks with Donnie Wilkerson and Superintendent Michael Ford.

  • Coach Lucas Ford Show 9-14

    Coach Ford along with players and staff recap the Casey County game and look forward to Homecoming against Lincoln County.

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