Year: 2024

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors approved the purchase of a new analyzer machine for the hospital’s lab at this week’s board meeting. After initially approving the purchase of an analyzer last month, the […]

The Thanksgiving holiday brings a number of closings across the county. This includes the city halls in Jamestown and Russell Springs, the Russell County Circuit Clerk’s office and the Russell County Courthouse, which will all […]

The annual Russell County Jaycees Toys for Tots Radio Auction continues tonight. The auction gets underway at 6 p.m. tonight and will be broadcast live on Laker Country 104.9. The auction has been a tradition […]

At least one person was airlifted following a wreck on Highway 127 near Owenstown Road Tuesday evening. According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, three vehicles were involved in the collision. WJRS News is told […]

COLUMBIA, Ky. – Nearly two decades ago, Lindsey Wilson College Director of College Choral Ensembles Gerald Chafin took the Lindsey Wilson Singers underground to perform at the Mammoth Cave National Park Cave Sing. On Dec. […]

A Somerset man was arrested on multiple charges late last night or early this morning. 53-year-old Robert Thall was arrested and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance – third degree, prescription […]

A Russell County Grand Jury handed up indictments yesterday. Those indicted included the following: Jeremy Parr, age 44 of Jamestown, charged with two counts of assault third degree, menacing, disorderly conduct second degree, terroristic threatening […]