Read Across RC scheduled for tonight

Tuesday, March 29 by Zac Oakes

Read Across Russell County will be taking place tonight at the Russell County Public Library. The event will take place from 4-6 p.m. at the library and is presented by the Russell County Education Association […]

Hospital board approves nurse retention plan

Tuesday, March 29 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors approved a nurse retention plan at Friday’s board meeting. The board approved a plan that would move overtime shifts in the emergency room for nurses from time-and-a-half pay […]

Youth wild turkey hunting season is this weekend

Tuesday, March 29 by Derek Aaron

The annual wild turkey youth-only hunting season takes place this weekend, April 2nd and 3rd, according to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. Children who are 15 years old and younger may hunt turkeys […]

SCC could see higher tuition in upcoming academic year

Tuesday, March 29 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents reportedly met this weekend to discuss several proposals, including the raising of tuition. The board voted to raise tuition by $3 per credit hour for […]

Mentally ill could become ineligible for death penalty

Tuesday, March 29 by Derek Aaron

Mentally ill people will be ineligible for the death penalty if Governor Andy Beshear signs legislation passed by the General Assembly . Keith West files this report from Frankfort for WJRS NEWS…

RCMS Volleyball advances to conference championships | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 29 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams advanced to the conference championship games with wins on Monday. The 7th grade team defeated Metcalfe 2-0 and the 8th grade team defeated Green County 2-0 to pick up the victories. The 7th... Read More.

RCMS Girls soccer wins over Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 29 by Zac Oakes

The Russell county Middle School Girls Soccer team won 10-0 at home over Green County Monday. Addison Coffey led the team with 5 goals, followed by Marissa Hatchett with 3, and Adriana Thomas and Jasmine Bennett with 1 each. The RCMS boys and girls... Read More.

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Read Across RC scheduled for tonight

Hospital board approves nurse retention plan

Youth wild turkey hunting season is this weekend

SCC could see higher tuition in upcoming academic year

Mentally ill could become ineligible for death penalty

RCMS Volleyball advances to conference championships | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Girls soccer wins over Green County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers Fall 8-1 at Barren County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers shutout Dragons on the road | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Joyce Passmore, age 68, formerly of Russell County

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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