Month: May 2022

Voter turnout in Russell County for the 2022 primary election topped 50 percent. Based off several vote tabulation sheets provided to WJRS, we calculated voter turnout to be approximately 50.9 percent during the primary election. […]

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce met earlier this week for their monthly meeting. WJRS NEWS caught up with Chamber President Marisa Ramsey, who detailed the May meeting of local business leaders as well as […]

The Jamestown City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at Jamestown City Hall. The Lakefest Committee will hold a meeting at City Hall beginning […]

A Russell Springs man was recently indicted by a Casey County Grand Jury. Timothy R Eads, 41, was indicted on possession of methamphetamine first degree third or subsequent offense, possession of a controlled substance third […]

A Russell Springs woman was arrested in Adair County Tuesday night by Columbia Police. Nicolette A. Hare, age 30, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, promoting contraband first degree, and public intoxication of […]

Kentucky will use federal funds to establish a mobile unemployment insurance office to make the program more accessible to underserved communities. The agency will have the ability to send the mobile office to communities across […]

Multiple arrests were made locally on Wednesday by Kentucky State Police and the Russell County Sheriff’s Office on drug charges. Among those arrested were: Laura Dunham, age 38, of Yosemite, charged with possession of heroin. […]

Trent Hadley, a 2005 graduate of Russell County High School, has been named an assistant principal at Adair County High School, beginning next school year. Hadley currently teaches at Adair County Middle School. He is […]

Below is a full breakdown of the 2022 Primary Election in Russell County. County Judge Executive (R) Randy Marcum – 2,700 Clarissa “Moochie” Hart – 1,932 Clete McAninch – 1,708 Patrick Loy – 277 Brad […]