The City of Jamestown is encouraging anyone interested in purchasing a veteran banner to do so as soon as possible. The banners will be placed around the city recognizing local veterans. Mayor Regena Hinton provides […]

A Somerset man was killed in a collision in Rockcastle County over the weekend. Kentucky State Police say it happened at around 1 p.m. local time on Saturday on KY 461 known as Lake Cumberland […]

The Russell County Board of Education will meet at 5:00 this evening. The board is expected to have an introduction for the next Russell County High School principal, Jordan Turner. The board will also hear […]

A Louisville man was arrested over the weekend after allegedly fleeing from police. 60-year-old Ibrahim Zahirovic was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and charged with fleeing or evading police first degree, reckless driving, […]

The Russell Springs Fire Department was called out yesterday to assist the Columbia Fire Department with a structure fire on Highway 80. Russell Springs Fire Chief Bobby Johnson told WJRS News Russell Springs units were […]

SOMERSET, Ky. (April 16, 2026) — National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 20–24, serves as a reminder for drivers to remain vigilant and slow down around roadside workers. South Kentucky RECC encourages motorists to recognize […]

The Jamestown City Council voted last night to provide hazardous duty retirement for the city’s police officers. The topic was brought up by Mayor Regena Hinton at last night’s meeting, with some information she had […]

Russell County and the Lake Cumberland area saw a significant decrease in unemployment during the month of January. The Kentucky Center for Statistics reported Russell County’s unemployment rate at 4.3 percent for the month of […]

Russell County High School has its next principal. Jordan Turner is set to take over as the school’s next principal following the upcoming retirement of principal Shanna Tarter. Turner was selected by the high school’s […]