Month: July 2020

The weekend was not good for COVID-19 cases in Russell County. On Saturday, County Judge-Executive Gary Robertson announced that Russell County had FIVE new confirmed cases. This was in addition to the THREE announced last […]

Hay Barn Caught Fire Saturday

Thanks to the quick response of the Eli Fire Department Saturday night, a barn full of hay was saved from total loss. Eli Fire Chief Marty Kaszuk told WJRS NEWS that his department received the […]

Jamestown Storage Units Destroyed by Fire

A Jamestown business was totally destroyed by fire Saturday morning. Valley View Storage Units, located just off the Jamestown square on East Cumberland Avenue, was completely engulfed in flames when the Jamestown Fire Department arrived, […]

Kyle Trevor Burchett, age 29, of Russell Springs

Kyle Trevor Burchett, age 29, of Russell Springs, passed away Thursday, July 2nd 2020 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington. He is survived by: His Parents Terry and Karen Burchett Funeral services for […]

“All Things Russell” Discusses Declaration of Independence with Donnie Wilkerson

Today’s program features Donnie Wilkerson, Teacher at Jamestown Elementary School. Jeff, Tony, and Donnie discuss the Declaration of Independence as head into the July 4th holiday.

2020 State Real Property Tax Rate Has Been Set

The Kentucky Department of Revenue has set the 2020 State Real Property Tax Rate at 12.2 cents per $100 of assessed value. The state property tax rate is based on the revenue generated from the […]

One Person Charged with Murder after a Deadly Shooting in Pulaski County

One person is dead following a shooting Wednesday night in neighboring Pulaski County According to reports, just before 9:30 Wednesday night Bobby Ross shot and killed Estle Ridner of Burnside. Another victim, Danny Ridner also […]

Three New COVID-19 Cases in Russell County

Public health officials continue to say COVID-19 is far from being over, and that is certainly proving true in Russell County. County Judge-Executive Gary Robertson announced yesterday that Russell County has three more confirmed cases […]

Mary Lou Blair, age 80, of Russell Springs

Mary Lou Blair, age 80, of Russell Springs, passed away Wednesday, July 1st, 2020 at the Russell County Hospital. She is survived by: Her Husband • Kenneth Blair of Russell Springs Two Brothers • David […]

Celebrate Recovery to Resume Tuesday at RS First Baptist Church

July 2, 2020 Sean Hammond

Brian Walters was on Sean at Dawn Thursday talking about the programming starting back up at the church…