On Monday, May 30, 2022, Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument (NM), in partnership with Mill Springs National Cemetery, will be holding annual Memorial Day Services. Mill Springs Battlefield NM and the National Cemetery would like […]

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul will visit Jamestown next week for a community update. Paul will be at Jamestown City Hall at noon next Friday, June 3 in the city council room. The event is open […]

Several local students were named to the President’s List at the University of the Cumberlands. Those students from Russell County were: Pacey Aaron of Russell Springs Tracy Bunch of Russell Springs Kennady Fields of Russell […]

Russell County Hospital has a new auditing and accounting firm following action by the healthcare facility’s board of directors earlier this week. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson talked to WJRS NEWS about the change…

Multiple Russell County students were named to the President’s List at Campbellsville University for the Spring 2022 semester. Those local students include: Hope Owens of Russell Springs Britney Cress of Russell Springs Jordan Bunch of […]

Two new city council filings were reported yesterday. Jamestown City Councilman Mitchell Marcum filed for re-election. With Marcum filing, all of the current city council members have filed for re-election. In Russell Springs, Cody L. […]

At a special-called meeting Thursday afternoon with a room full of teachers and school employees in attendance, the board of education approved raises for school employees. The board unanimously approved a proposal by Superintendent Michael […]

First National Bank recently hosted the 37th annual Hall of Fame Banquet. High school senior recipients were selected by their club sponsor for their dedication and contribution made to their respective clubs during their time […]

Several local students were named to the Dean’s List at the University of the Cumberlands for the Spring 2022 semester. Those students were: Sarah Coffey of Jamestown Stacy Hopper of Russell Springs Breanna McGowan of […]

A Russell Springs man was arrested by the Russell Springs Police Department on Wednesday afternoon on possession of methamphetamine and other charges, according to jail records. Craig Bruner, age 62, was taken into custody by […]