Bad weather forces change to General Assembly schedule

Friday, February 4 by Derek Aaron

Due to inclement weather, the Kentucky General Assembly will not convene today. The House and Senate are now scheduled to gavel in for the 23rd legislative day on Monday, Feb. 7. The final day to […]

New federal law targets surprise medical bills

Friday, February 4 by Derek Aaron

Kentuckians who receive surprise medical bills now have protection against those bills. Through the federal No Surprises Act, excessive out-of-pocket costs are restricted, and emergency services are covered without any prior authorization, regardless of whether […]

‘Hit and Run’ suspect still at large after fleeing from authorities

Friday, February 4 by Derek Aaron

The Adair County Sheriff’s office has located a white Chevrolet 2500 pickup truck that was involved in a hit and run collision earlier this week but the driver remains unaccounted for. Deputies in neighboring Adair […]

31 new COVID cases reported in Russell County Thursday

Friday, February 4 by Zac Oakes

31 new COVID cases were reported in Russell County on Thursday. New cases by county in the Lake Cumberland District were: Pulaski 102, McCreary 45, Adair and Casey 43, Taylor 40, Wayne 37, Cumberland 24, […]

Jones steps down as Lady Laker softball coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 3 by Derek Aaron

Russell County High School Softball coach Scott Jones has stepped down, per High School Athletics Director Michael Carpenter. Jones served as softball coach for two years, but his first season in 2020 was canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2021, the Lady Lakers... Read More.

Charles Brent Hudson, age 61, of Russell Springs

Thursday, February 3 by WJRS Staff

Charles Brent Hudson, age 61, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, February 1st, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.Brent was born in Jamestown, Kentucky on August 11, 1960, a son of the late Joyce […]

No School in Russell Co. Friday; Will be an NTI Day

Thursday, February 3 by Derek Aaron

Russell County Schools will not have in-person classes on Friday, February 4th, due to the impending inclement weather, according to Superintendent Michael Ford. This will be an NTI Day for the school district.

Louisville National Weather Service Provides Update on Winter Storm

Thursday, February 3 by Sean Hammond

WJRS News participated in a conference call earlier today with the National Weather Service in Louisville. Meteorologist John Gordon gave an update on the ongoing winter weather event… Gordon gave an updated timeline on when […]

State Road Crews Readying for Winter Storm

Thursday, February 3 by Sean Hammond

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 highway crews have been preparing for several days to respond to the winter storm expected to impact the region with a wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, ice […]

Russell Springs swears in new safety officer

Thursday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

Amy Grant Shirley was sworn in by Mayor Eddie Thomas as a new Safety Officer for the City of Russell Springs. As a safety officer, Shirley will serve in a support role for the police […]

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Month: February 2022

Bad weather forces change to General Assembly schedule

New federal law targets surprise medical bills

‘Hit and Run’ suspect still at large after fleeing from authorities

31 new COVID cases reported in Russell County Thursday

Jones steps down as Lady Laker softball coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Charles Brent Hudson, age 61, of Russell Springs

No School in Russell Co. Friday; Will be an NTI Day

Louisville National Weather Service Provides Update on Winter Storm

State Road Crews Readying for Winter Storm

Russell Springs swears in new safety officer

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Obituaries

Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown