WJRS News

The City of Jamestown has issued a boil water advisory for the following areas: Fair Oaks Drive, Dutton Circle, and Murphy Lane. This advisory is in effect until further notice. Affected residents are asked to […]

Jamestown Elementary School was the recipient of a $25,000 grant from the Casey’s Cash for Classrooms program. Jamestown Elementary Principal Zach Smith said the funds will be used to purchase a variety of student-centered technology, […]

Election Day is just two weeks away. Russell County Clerk Patti Glover spoke to WJRS News and provided information on polling locations that will be open on Election Day. Polls will be open from 6 […]

Today is the last day to request an absentee ballot for the upcoming primary election. An absentee ballot request can be made at the county clerk’s office or online through the state portal. Voters can be eligible […]

South Kentucky RECC members will soon see an increase in their monthly bill. The Kentucky Public Service Commission has approved a change that allows East Kentucky Power Cooperative to increase the cost of power it […]

A Pulaski County man was arrested and charged with attempted murder after allegedly attacking two individuals with a bat. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office said 44-year-old Jonathan R.C. Gross was arrested after two people were […]

A Russell Springs man was arrested in Wayne County over the weekend. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said deputies observed a vehicle operated by 25-year-old Cody Valentine of Russell Springs repeatedly swerving and crossing the […]

Russell County’s unemployment rate was the lowest in the Lake Cumberland area for the month of February. Russell County’s unemployment rate came in at 4.4 percent. The next highest in the area were Adair County […]

Early voting is returning to the South Kentucky RECC Community Room this year. Voters from across the county will have the chance to vote early on Thursday, May 14; Friday, May 15; and Saturday, May […]

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Russell Springs man on multiple charges early yesterday morning. 43-year-old Gregory A. Thomas was arrested and charged with fleeing or evading police first degree, wanton endangerment first degree […]