Rara selected for the Gatton Academy Class of 2024

Monday, April 25 by Derek Aaron

Russell County High School’s Jess Christian Rara, the son of Avellino Jess and Diana Rara of Russell Springs, was recently selected to the Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science at Western Kentucky University in Bowling […]

U.S. 127 realignment project hits a snag

Monday, April 25 by Derek Aaron

WJRS NEWS has learned that the ongoing U.S. 127 realignment has hit a snag, of sorts, as a lone bid for bridge construction over the Cumberland River was recently rejected by the state. The bid […]

KY 61 to be reduced to one lane in Adair County beginning today

Monday, April 25 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 8 Office in Somerset is reminding drivers that beginning today, Monday, April 25, KY 61 in neighboring Adair County will be reduced to one lane at the Russell Creek bridge […]

RCMS Baseball, Softball teams dominant in Friday wins | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, April 25 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Baseball and Softball teams were dominant in wins on Friday. The RCMS Softball team scored 24 runs en route to a 24-1 win over Adair County. Rylen McGowan drove in 5 runs on a 4-4 day at the plate,... Read More.

Laker Baseball, Softball teams in action today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, April 25 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Baseball and Softball teams will be in action at home today. The Laker Baseball team is scheduled to host Adair County at Laker Field with first pitch scheduled for 4:30 p.m. The Lady Laker Softball team is scheduled to... Read More.

Anna Rupp Commits to UK Track and Field | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, April 24 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHTImagine growing up in Lexington with the last name of Rupp. In a state that loves basketball, that’s a name almost any fan regardless of age would recognize because of the legendary coaching career Adolph Rupp had at Kentucky from 1930-1972 when... Read More.

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Year: 2022

Rara selected for the Gatton Academy Class of 2024

U.S. 127 realignment project hits a snag

KY 61 to be reduced to one lane in Adair County beginning today

RCMS Baseball, Softball teams dominant in Friday wins | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball, Softball teams in action today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Anna Rupp Commits to UK Track and Field | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Joyce Hawkins Back, age 63, of Campbellsville

Festival to take place in Jamestown in less than a month

School district unveils new website, mobile app

Beshear looking at executive options for medical marijuana

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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