Articles by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office made several arrests over the weekend, according to detention center records. Jacob D. Hall, 21, of Jamestown, was arrested late Saturday night by Deputy Ronnie Golden with the Russell County […]

During the month of February, there were eight traffic accidents investigated by state police working in the Post 15 area, which includes Russell and surrounding counties. During the month there were: 1041 Citations Written 256 […]

Legislators continued their work in Frankfort last week as the General Assembly enters a pivotal time of this session. Keith West files this report for WJRS NEWS… Legislators return to Frankfort today with both the […]

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews are prepping to treat for noxious and nuisance weeds throughout the state in April to help control their presence along state highways to improve driver safety and maintenance operations. Property owners […]

The Kentucky State Police Post 15 in Columbia announced troopers will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Russell, Adair, Washington, Marion, Taylor, Green, Casey, Metcalfe, Monroe, Clinton, and […]

The Friends of Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery is having their monthly board meeting on Tuesday, March 8 at 1 p.m. at the Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery classroom. The Friends group, which was founded […]

Russell County native Kevin Williams returns home for his “Kevin’s Kids” concert on May 14th after a two-year absence due to the pandemic. After over 30 years of personal appearances in all 50 states and […]

Legislation that would freeze property taxes on vehicles for the next two years is close to becoming law after it passed off the Senate floor this week with unanimous approval. House Bill 6 calls for […]

The following is the latest retail and restaurant inspection report from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. These inspections took place in January and February of this year: Price Less Foods: Food Service 100 percent, […]

An issue involving the state bourbon industry was taken up by legislators on Thursday. Keith West has the details from Frankfort for WJRS NEWS…