Thomas files for re-election as Russell Springs Mayor, most council members file for re-election

Tuesday, May 31 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas has officially filed for re-election to the city’s executive office. Thomas is currently in his first four-year term as the mayor of Russell Springs. In other filings, five of the […]

Wayne County man arrested after child found intoxicated in home

Tuesday, May 31 by Zac Oakes

A Wayne County man was arrested over the weekend after police were called to an apartment in Monticello about an eight-year-old boy who was reportedly very intoxicated. According to Monticello Police, the child was transported […]

85 mph straight line winds responsible for damage in Adair Co. last week

Tuesday, May 31 by Derek Aaron

Over the weekend, the National Weather Service conducted a storm assessment survey across the eastern portion of neighboring Adair County near the Adair-Russell county line from the storms that occurred on Thursday, May 26th, and […]

Popplewell, Hatchet named to All-Region Tournament team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 31 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Lady Laker juniors Emma Popplewell and Mady Hatchet were named to the All-Region Tournament team this weekend. The pair of Lady Laker juniors received the honors at the 4th Region Championship game held on Monday.

Corps to hold Lake Cumberland shoreline management plan workshop

Tuesday, May 31 by Derek Aaron

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District’s Lake Cumberland Resource Management Office is holding two public workshops for its shoreline management plan update in the next few weeks. The public workshops are 6 p.m. […]

Rowe Happy to be Part of Kentucky All-Star Team, then Headed to UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 30 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHTNo one is happier to be part of the Kentucky all-star team that will take on Indiana June 10 and 11 than University of Kentucky signee Cassidy Rowe.“It is always a dream for Kentucky kids to play on this team and play... Read More.

Voter registration up in the state last month

Monday, May 30 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams said voter registration in Kentucky was up last month ahead of the primary election. From April 1 through April 18, when voter registration closed in preparation for the primary […]

Incoming seniors can retake ACT for free

Monday, May 30 by Zac Oakes

Gov. Andy Beshear has announced that incoming Kentucky high school seniors who have previously taken the ACT will be eligible to take the test a second time for free during a statewide ACT retake day […]

Russell Springs man arrested on multiple charges

Monday, May 30 by Derek Aaron

A Russell Springs man was arrested on a variety of charges this past Friday night by the Russell Springs Police Department, according to jail records. Brandon Burton, age 31, was taken into custody by Lt. […]

Class of 2022 celebrates graduation

Monday, May 30 by Zac Oakes

The Class of 2022 walked across the stage and accepted their diplomas at Russell County High School’s graduation ceremony Friday night. The class had 168 members that graduated Friday night. After graduation, many of the […]

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Thomas files for re-election as Russell Springs Mayor, most council members file for re-election

Wayne County man arrested after child found intoxicated in home

85 mph straight line winds responsible for damage in Adair Co. last week

Popplewell, Hatchet named to All-Region Tournament team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Corps to hold Lake Cumberland shoreline management plan workshop

Rowe Happy to be Part of Kentucky All-Star Team, then Headed to UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Voter registration up in the state last month

Incoming seniors can retake ACT for free

Russell Springs man arrested on multiple charges

Class of 2022 celebrates graduation

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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