Month: April 2023

Some local offices will be closing early in observance of Good Friday today. Russell Springs City Hall will close at 11 a.m. today. Jamestown City Hall and the Russell County Courthouse will close at noon […]

With solar farms becoming more prevalent around the state, Rep. Josh Branscum of Russell Springs sponsored a bill that was passed in Frankfort this past session that helps protect landowner’s rights. WJRS NEWS talked with […]

Russell County’s businesses and citizens are coming together to empower the next generation, according to Kevin Williams, founder of Kevin’s Kids. Williams is a native of Russell County who continues to tour and record music […]

A Jamestown man was arrested by Kentucky State Police on drug charges Thursday afternoon, according to jail records. Cody James Overby, age 30, was arrested by Trooper Billy Begley and charged with possession of a […]

The average gas price in Russell County is slightly lower than the state average, according to data from AAA. The latest data shows the average price of gas in Russell County is $3.31, slightly lower […]

A Lifetime Christmas movie is being filmed in neighboring Pulaski County. Crews just wrapped production on “Christmas at the Amish Bakery,” which is set to air later this year on Lifetime. Scenes were filmed across […]

Kentucky State Police troopers have made an arrest involving a fatal shooting that took place near Jamestown Wednesday night. According to jail records, 18-year-old Alexander Maynard also known as Lee Maynard, was arrested by Kentucky […]

UPDATE (4:40 p.m. Thursday April 6) An arrest has been made in the case. More here. Kentucky State Police is investigating a shooting that occurred sometime after 7:30 p.m. near Fox Lane just north of […]

Rep. Josh Branscum talked with WJRS NEWS about the recently-wrapped up 2023 30-day legislative session in Frankfort and what he thought some of the session’s high points were… We’ll have more from our discussion with […]