Year: 2019

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston spoke to WJRS NEWS about some of the changes in service fee charges that have gone into effect for Kentucky sheriff’s offices… Sheriff Polston also touched on the benefit of […]

More on the SRO Training

We finish our discussion today with School Resource Officer and Class Instructor Bill Eckler on the level one Department of Criminal Justice SRO training in Richmond recently completed by four local school resource officers, Jackie […]

Search Warrant Leads to Arrest in Clinton County

According to the Kentucky State Police, this past Wednesday just after 5 pm, Trooper Jordan Carter assisted the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department in executing a search warrant at a residence on Fairgrounds Road in the […]

Adair County Search and Rescue Group Disbanding

A statement released this week by the Adair County Search and Rescue says lack of participation, changes in community support, and the inability to meet county needs as reasons for the disbanding. In the statement, […]

David Alan Wilson, age 58, of Jamestown

July 4, 2019 Sean Hammond

Full audio obituary below… David Alan Wilson, age 58, of Jamestown, passed away Thursday, July 4th, 2019 at the Russell County Hospital. He is survived by: Two Daughters LaJuana Wilson of Jamestown Candy Pena of […]

Afternoon Chances of Showers and Thunderstorms Continue

Good Thursday, everyone and Happy Fourth of July! We are in story for another warm and muggy day with that afternoon chance of showers and thunderstorms. Here’s a look at the forecasted max temps for […]

Trading Post Items- Wednesday

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Safety Precautions in Jamestown During Lakefest Celebration

Jamestown Police Chief Jeff Kerns spoke to WJRS News about the traffic situation and safety precautions the city is taking during the upcoming Lakefest celebration in Jamestown on Friday and Saturday… Kerns said the road […]

More on Local Officers Becoming Certified School Resource Officers

School Resource Officer and Class Instructor Bill Eckler talked with WJRS News about the level one Department of Criminal Justice SRO training in Richmond recently attended by four local school resource officers… Tomorrow we’ll have […]

City Hall in Jamestown Hours During Fourth of July Holiday

The Jamestown City Hall will be open on Thursday, July 4th as the city prepares for the Lakefest celebration. However, city hall in Jamestown will be closed on Monday, July 8th.