Year: 2025

The Jamestown Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched just after 1:30 this morning for the report of a house fire on Holt Road off of John Street. Arriving members found a one story house with heavy […]

The Russell County High School Educators Rising Club had a strong showing at the regional conference at Murray State this week. Nine different students came away with a top-three finish in their respective competitions. Emma […]

The Russell County Animal Welfare League’s Spay and Neuter Clinic has been a benefit to the county. That’s according to Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum. He told WJRS News he believes the clinic has helped […]

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office responded to more than 450 calls for service last month. Deputies made 25 arrests during the month of October, responded to 10 domestic calls and performed 91 traffic stops. The […]

A Somerset woman was arrested by Jamestown Police late Monday night. 30-year-old Shelisa Bright was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and wanton endangerment first degree – police […]

The Russell County School District Calendar Committee will meet tomorrow. The calendar committee will meet at 3:30 tomorrow in the room above the pool at the Russell County ANC. The committee will review state requirements […]

Yesterday saw a pair of incumbents file for reelection, as well as a challenger in the 4th District Constable race. 1st District Magistrate Terry Waddell will seek another term in office. 4th District Constable Greg […]

We have several closings to report today for the Veterans Day holiday. The Russell County Courthouse and Russell County Judicial Center are closed today. City Halls in Russell Springs and Jamestown are closed. There is […]