Articles by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools is placing extra money into its transportation budget for next year with the rise in fuel costs over the last several months. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said the district is […]

The murder trial of Lee Maynard wrapped up Friday, with a jury finding Maynard, 21, guilty of murder and tampering with physical evidence in the shooting death of his half-brother, Charles Maynard. Friday’s proceedings began […]

A Jamestown man was arrested Friday afternoon by Kentucky State Police. 36-year-old Christopher Eric Wisdom was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, operating a motor vehicle under the influence – […]

A local teenager died as the result of a two-vehicle collision in Adair County Friday morning. WJRS News is told the victim is 17-year-old Natalie Wilson of Russell County. Kentucky State Police say it happened […]

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 […]