Articles by WJRS Staff

Schools advised to delay in-person classes until Sept. 28; bars and restaurants can open at 50% capacity OFFICE OF GOVERNOR ANDY BESHEAR COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Crystal Staley 502-545-3714 Sebastian Kitchen 502-330-0799 […]

  A tractor trailer truck failed to negotiate the turn around the monument square in Jamestown, resulting in minor damage.   Mayor Nick Shearer told WJRS NEWS the mishap occurred early this morning.   City of Jamestown […]

Governor’s Sunday update: 425 new cases By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Frankfort, KY – Gov. Andy Beshear on Sunday updated Kentuckians on the state’s continuing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). “Some good news and […]

A Russell County woman was arrested Sunday morning after officers received reports of a domestic dispute. According to reports, 31 year old Latisha Bunch of Russell Springs was charged with possession of a controlled substance, […]

The Columbia Police Department reports the arrest Sunday of two 18 year old Columbia residents on drug charges. According to reports. Columbia City Police Department officer Trevor Foster arrested Riley Baker and Noah Dial on […]

Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 44 deaths resulting in a 3.3% mortality rate among known cases. Hospitalizations: We presently have 9 cases in the […]

Setting tax rates, an agreement with the City of Jamestown, and discussion of possible litigation….those are some of the items on the agenda for the monthly meeting of the Russell County Fiscal Court (this) (Monday) […]

Columbia Police report the arrest of an Adair County man on numerous charges, including charges from Russell County. On Saturday, officers observed a person operating a motor vehicle they believed was operating on a suspended […]