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August 13, 2022

WJRS NEWS HEADLINES

[ August 12, 2022 ] LC Tourist Commission to be represented at state fair; transient taxes collected WJRS News
[ August 12, 2022 ] Local board of health tax rate to stay the same WJRS News
[ August 12, 2022 ] Russell Springs Council approves addition to fire department building WJRS News
[ August 12, 2022 ] Restaurant and Retail Inspections Report WJRS News
[ August 12, 2022 ] Two-vehicle collision in Salem community sends two to hospital WJRS News

Law Enforcement Report Several Arrests Over the Weekend

December 7, 2020 WJRS Staff

Local law enforcement officials report several arrests over the weekend. -Arrested Friday around 4 o’clock was 30 year old Kristen Stephens of Columbia. Stephens was arrested by Trooper Brumley of the Kentucky State Police and […]

Flag raising ceremony scheduled for Wednesday

November 9, 2020 Zac Oakes

A flag raising ceremony will be held in downtown Jamestown on Monument Square on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. and is being held in recognition of Veterans Day.

Russell County remains in red for COVID-19 cases

October 29, 2020 Zac Oakes

Russell County is still in the red in terms of COVID-19 cases. Russell County is one of 68 counties in Kentucky to be in the red. A handful of counties are in the yellow, while […]

LCDHD Daily COVID-19 Report for Saturday, October 10th

October 11, 2020 WJRS Staff

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 4.32%. Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new death today from Clinton. We have experienced a total of 74 deaths resulting in a 2.28% mortality rate among known cases. This […]

Governor Andy Beshear was on the morning show this morning with Sean Hammond to discuss the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The full interview can be heard below…

Senior Class Awards and Scholarships

July 16, 2020 Sean Hammond

Here’s the full broadcast of Thursday evenings RCHS Class of 2020 Awards and Scholarships.

Two Arrested in Separate Incidents Monday

July 14, 2020 Sean Hammond

A Russell Springs man was arrested yesterday on numerous drug related charges. 42-year-old Jeremy Thomas was charged by Deputy Kenny Perkins with two counts of possession of a controlled substance, possession of firearm by convicted […]

Russell County Fiscal Court to Meet Monday

July 12, 2020 WJRS Staff

The Russell county fiscal court will meet on Monday evening at 6 PM for their regular monthly meeting. The magistrates will hear from jailer Bobby Dunbar and sheriff Derek Polston. Also, the magistrates will consider […]

ATR 8-12
Derek Aaron and Tony Kerr sit down with Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford to discuss the upcoming first day of school.
Slots Still Opened for Coding Classes
Jana Shell stops by to give more information on the upcoming Commonwealth Coders classes.
Laker Baseball Alumni Holding Fundraiser for Eastern Kentucky
Laker Baseball Head Coach David Rexroat talks about a fundraiser hosted by the Laker Baseball Alumni. The fundraiser is a Burger lunch happening on Wednesday, August 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at French Valley Farms across from Minit Mart in Jamestown. All proceeds will go to flood victims in eastern Kentucky.
All Things Russell 7-22
Jeff Hoover and Tony Kerr go over the history of grocery stores in Russell County.
ATR 7-15
Jeff and Tony talk with State Representative Josh Branscum. Branscum discusses the recent laws that went into effect from this year's Legislative Session.