Articles by Derek Aaron

A mechanical issue was to blame for a one-vehicle injury crash on Thursday morning in Jamestown, according to Jamestown Police Chief Jeff Kerns. Jamestown Police were dispatched to the scene of the wreck at 6:15 […]

We conclude our discussion today with Rocky Adkins, the governor’s senior advisor, who was in Russell County this week speaking to the local business community. Today, Adkins speaks to WJRS NEWS on the obstacles that […]

During the month of May, the Lake Cumberland District Health Department’s Harm Reduction Syringe Exchange Program saw 93 total visits with 63 repeat visitors and six new visitors in Russell County. A total of 3,350 […]

According to Z93 Radio in Monticello, a man in neighboring Wayne County was indicted by a grand jury this week on charges of criminal mischief 1st degree, no operator’s license, reckless driving, disorderly conduct 1st […]

Danielle Wilson, the tourism director for the Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission, sat down with WJRS NEWS to discuss some recent changes taking place on the commission’s board of directors following the group’s monthly meeting on […]

Kentucky political veteran and Gov. Andy Beshear’s senior adviser, Rocky Adkins, was in the area earlier this week, speaking at the local chamber of commerce meeting. WJRS NEWS caught up with Adkins at the event, […]

Somerset Community College has announced their President’s List for the Spring 2023 semester. Those from Russell County on the list include: Matthew Carpenter Lukus Chaney John Conner Lacey Day Jonathon Garrison Andrew Gray Haley Hatfield […]

Tuesday saw another large crowd attend a Russell County Chamber of Commerce meeting, this month at the Russell County Schools’ ANC, as a top political figure from Frankfort was the guest speaker. WJRS NEWS talked […]

A couple of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet projects are set to begin in Russell County next week. Amber Hale, information officer with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s District 8 office in Somerset, spoke to WJRS NEWS about […]

Lt. Col. Robert W. Green took command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District last week during a change of command ceremony at the Tennessee National Guard Armory. He becomes the 68th commander […]