A Russell Springs man was arrested in Adair County over the weekend. According to reports, 33-year-old Justin M. Emerson was arrested by Kentucky State Police and charged with possession of methamphetamine third or more offense, […]

The Laker Band finished 11th at the Bands of America Chattanooga event. Russell County had one of the smallest bands in the competition and placed 5th in Class 2A in the prelims before advancing to […]

By TOMMY DRUEN Last month my wife and I embarked on our annual pilgrimage to Louisville for the Bourbon and Beyond music festival. This marked our third year attend this six-year-old festival, and each year […]

A Corbin man was arrested Saturday night following a pursuit through Jamestown and Hale’s Highway. According to reports, 48-year-old William Howerton was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, operating a […]

New data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics shows Russell County had an unemployment rate of 5 percent last month. Russell County’s unemployment rate was in the middle when it comes to other counties in […]

The Jamestown City Council approved a donation to the Russell County Animal Welfare League at last week’s city council meeting. The funds will be used for spay/neuter clinics and will be available for Jamestown residents […]

The state’s online portal to request an absentee ballot for the November general election is now open. The portal can be accessed by visiting govoteky.gov but those eligible to vote absentee can do so by […]

Russell Springs Police investigated a two-vehicle collision over the weekend. According to Police Chief Bryan Shepard, the collision occurred at the intersection of Highway 127 and Highway 80 just before 3 p.m. yesterday. According to […]

The City of Jamestown is slightly lowering its property tax rates. Mayor Regena Hinton spoke to WJRS News after last night’s city council meeting.

Russell County will be receiving more than $143,000 in funds from the state to repair roadways. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced yesterday that Russell County will receive funds for three road projects, with two being […]