School district’s updated code of conduct available online

Wednesday, July 27 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County School District has made their updated code of conduct book available online so that parents and guardians can review it prior to signing the accompanying acknowledgment form. One notable change this year […]

Parkway wreck in Pulaski County results in fatality; road closed for several hours

Wednesday, July 27 by Zac Oakes

A three-vehicle accident on the Cumberland Parkway Tuesday afternoon near Fishing Creek Bridge in Pulaski County resulted in a fatality and closed the road for several hours. The name of the victim has not yet […]

Grand jury indicts 17

Wednesday, July 27 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County grand jury handed down indictments yesterday, and those indicted included local residents charged with crimes such as stabbing, sexual abuse, and child pornography, among others. Those indicted included the following: Paul Hadley, […]

Lady Laker Golf begins season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, July 27 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Golf Team has begun its season. The team played its first tournament at Old Bridge Country Club on Monday. Madalyn Wright finished with a score of 90 and Carleen Meyers shot a 110. The team will prepare for the 2A state... Read More.

Health dept. to host ‘Back to School Bash’ amid anniversary celebration

Tuesday, July 26 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Health Department will be holding its 40th anniversary celebration in conjunction with its “Back to School Bash” tomorrow at the department on Fruit of the Loom Drive in Jamestown. WJRS NEWS spoke […]

Library to wrap up summer learning with RCPL Con

Tuesday, July 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library will wrap up its summer learning program with a special event this Saturday. The library will host RCPL Con, which will include a number of vendors, trivia games, and character […]

$75 million allocated to boost state’s tourism industry

Tuesday, July 26 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky has allocated $75 million in an effort to boost the state’s tourism industry and economy following a decline in visitors brought on by the pandemic, Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday. The $75 million in […]

Treasurer Allison Ball announces run for KY State Auditor

Tuesday, July 26 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball has announced her run for Kentucky State Auditor next year. Ball is finishing her second term as Kentucky State Treasurer. Mike Harmon currently holds the State Auditor position. He’s served […]

RCH Board of Directors to hold two meetings today

Tuesday, July 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors will hold two meetings today. The board will meet at 3 p.m. in a special-called meeting for a financial cost report educational preview presented by the board’s auditing […]

Russell County Clerk’s Office to close early Friday

Tuesday, July 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Clerk’s Office will close early on Friday. The Clerk’s Office will close at noon on Friday due to computer system upgrades. The Clerk’s Office will reopen on Monday, Aug. 1 at 9 […]

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School district’s updated code of conduct available online

Parkway wreck in Pulaski County results in fatality; road closed for several hours

Grand jury indicts 17

Lady Laker Golf begins season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Health dept. to host ‘Back to School Bash’ amid anniversary celebration

Library to wrap up summer learning with RCPL Con

$75 million allocated to boost state’s tourism industry

Treasurer Allison Ball announces run for KY State Auditor

RCH Board of Directors to hold two meetings today

Russell County Clerk’s Office to close early Friday

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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