Month: October 2024

A Somerset man was hit and killed by a train late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. According to reports out of neighboring Pulaski County, the Somerset Fire Department were called out Wednesday night to […]

Movie Night at Beck Park in Jamestown returns tonight. The movie playing tonight is “Casper” , which will get started at dusk, and free pizza and popcorn will be available. Mayor Regena Hinton spoke to […]

A Russell Springs woman was transported to the PHI Air Medical station in Somerset after she was reportedly struck by a vehicle Thursday morning. According to Russell Springs Police, the incident occurred near the Russell […]

An investigation in Monticello has resulted in two men being arrested and the seizure of more than 40 illegal gambling machines. According to the Monticello Police Department, city, county, state, and federal law enforcement officials […]

The Russell County Laker Band is hitting the road this weekend, traveling to Chattanooga to compete in the Bands of America regional event. The Laker Band will compete in the regional event at Finley Stadium […]

The Kentucky Department of Education released the assessment results from last school year, and overall, Russell County fared well. The state classifies schools into five color-based categories based on the scores from last year combined […]

By Lindsey Wilson College Public Relations The LWC Band is Holding an Emergency Water Drive for Eastern Tennessee Community Devastated by the Remnants of of Hurricane Helene   In response to the devastation caused by […]

The City of Russell Springs will soon be working near East 80 for some notable upgrades to the water system. Mayor Eddie Thomas spoke to WJRS News about the upcoming project, how it might impact […]

A couple local opportunities to donate to flood victims in North Carolina and Tennessee from Hurricane Helene remain. The City of Jamestown and the City of Russell Springs have partnered for a community-wide effort to […]