Month: March 2026

A priority piece of legislation for State Representative Josh Branscum from Russell County has passed unanimously through the Kentucky House of Representatives. House Bill 692 builds off Branscum’s Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act, which he […]

The Jamestown Fire Department responded to a fire at a residence on Story Lane off the Highway 127 Bypass just a little after 8:00 this morning. On scene, fire crews encountered a one-story ranch style […]

The FBI Louisville Field Office has seen an increase in reported fraud schemes targeting Kentuckians through unsolicited phone calls in which scammers impersonate law enforcement or government officials to extort money or steal personally identifiable information.   […]

The Russell County Schools Anchor of Hope Food Pantry continues to serve students and families in the community. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News an update on the work the pantry has […]

The Jamestown City Council will meet in regular session this evening. The council will meet at 6:00 at City Hall. Council meetings are open to the public. We’ll have more from the meeting on tomorrow’s […]

A Pulaski County man accused of murdering his father and grandfather has entered a guilty plea to charges including murder, attempted murder, robbery and evidence tampering. 24-year-old Austin Prather entered the guilty plea this week, […]

Authorities in Adair County are seeking information about a suspected arson case. The Adair County Sheriff’s Office said it is investigating a residential fire on Dry Creek Road in the Roley/Yuma community as a possible […]

A Columbia woman was arrested by Kentucky State Police yesterday and charged with distribution of sexually explicit images without consent. 18-year-old Emily Kelsay of Columbia was arrested yesterday by Kentucky State Police on the charge. […]