Month: June 2026

Yesterday was the public drawing for ballot positions for the November General Election. In Jamestown, the candidates for Mayor will appear in the following order: Dwight Richards Barry Coffey Brian Young For Jamestown City Council, […]

Lee Maynard took the stand and was questioned yesterday as part of the ongoing murder trial in which Lee Maynard is accused of murder in the shooting death of his half-brother, Charles Maynard. Lee was […]

Three people were arrested by Russell Springs Police last night following an incident during the demolition derby at the Russell County Fair. 29-year-old James Michael Elmore was arrested and charged with assault second degree. 34-year-old […]

Day two of the murder trial of a Jamestown man accused of fatally shooting his half-brother during an altercation at a residence on Fox Lane over three years ago got underway yesterday. Yesterday’s proceedings in […]

The City of Jamestown will hold its first marketplace of the season on Saturday. Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton shared some information with WJRS News about the marketplace, including its new location. For more information, contact […]

Yesterday on local news, we reported on the ongoing situation involving the District 2 board of education seat. Board member Eric Selby opted not to seek re-election to the seat and only one candidate filed […]

A Russell Springs man was arrested last night by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. 50-year-old William W. Chumbley was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, operating on a suspended or revoked license, failure to […]

We have the latest retail and restaurant inspections report from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. Timber Pointe Tavern – 100 percent – OK to open Jamestown Elementary School – 100 percent Dollar General on […]

The demolition derby will be the featured entertainment tonight at the  Russell County Jaycees Fair. The demolition derby gets underway at 7:00 this evening on the main track. The carnival and the Farm at the […]