The Kentucky Legislature’s state budget proposal could lead to the shutdown of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library programs around the state. The latest budget proposal includes a change in the funding formula for the program, which […]

Retiring Jamestown Police Officer Jeremy England was recognized by the Jamestown City Council last week for his years of service to the Jamestown Police Department. England was presented with a plaque from Mayor Regena Hinton […]

Currently in Kentucky, only those age 21 or older can apply for a concealed carry of deadly weapons permit. A new bill passed in the Kentucky Legislature aims to provide those ages 18-20 the ability […]

A Hazard man was arrested locally on drug and weapon charges over the weekend. 27-year-old Dylan Smith was arrested and charged with possession of a defaced firearm, illegal possession of a legend drug, possession of […]

The Jamestown City Council is set to potentially consider bringing back hazardous duty retirement for the city’s police officers. The topic has been brought up in previous meetings, but Mayor Regena Hinton told the council […]

The Russell Springs Police Department has released its February activity report. Police Chief Bryan Shepard reported 537 calls for service during the month of February and a total of 26 arrests. During the month of […]

The gym floor replacement project at Salem Elementary is going very well, according to Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford. Ford provided WJRS News with an update on where things stand with the project. The […]

Those who wish to vote in the upcoming primary election but aren’t registered to vote have only one month left to do so. The deadline to register to vote in order to be eligible for […]

A priority piece of legislation for State Representative Josh Branscum from Russell County has passed unanimously through the Kentucky House of Representatives. House Bill 692 builds off Branscum’s Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act, which he […]