Russell Springs woman airlifted after collision in Adair County

Wednesday, February 23 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was airlifted from the scene of a rollover collision in the Millerfield community of Adair County Monday evening, according to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office. Reports are that Brandon Mathis, age […]

Rena P. Carnes, age 93, Formerly of Jamestown

Wednesday, February 23 by Sean Hammond

Rena P. Carnes, 93, of Mooresville, IN, passed away Monday, February 21st, at her residence. Rena was born in Jamestown, KY on August 2, 1928, a daughter of the late Ethel (Elmore) and George Mann. […]

Opinion: Proposed KHSAA transfer rule is a tricky situation | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 23 by Zac Oakes

In a world where people want to view everything as black and white, the truth of the matter is that most issues/topics have a lot of gray area. And the proposed KHSAA transfer rule is no different. Last week, the KHSAA board began discussing... Read More.

LCRCWC SkillsUSA students qualify for state at regional competition

Wednesday, February 23 by Derek Aaron

There were a total of 16 state qualifiers from the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center from this week’s SkillsUSA Region 11 competition that featured students from six centers or academies. The team of […]

LCDHD looking ahead as stresses of COVID-19 linger

Wednesday, February 23 by Derek Aaron

Speaking before the Russell County Board of Health on Tuesday via Zoom, Lake Cumberland District Health Department Executive Director Amy Tomlinson introduced herself and told board members she was proud of how her employees have […]

Jamestown to get new water storage tank along KY 55

Wednesday, February 23 by Derek Aaron

The city of Jamestown recently received $329,120 in funding from the state’s Cleaner Water Program to go toward a new 300,000 gallon water storage tank to be constructed along KY-55. Officials say the new tank […]

State Auditor visits Russell County

Wednesday, February 23 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts Mike Harmon was in Russell County on Tuesday, and sat down for a brief interview with WJRS News. As the state’s auditor of public accounts, he told WJRS News about […]

Shelby Valley High Guard Cassidy Rowe Headed to UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 23 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky signee Cassidy Rowe has had a banner season for Shelby Valley. Going into this week’s 59th District Tournament she is averaging 17 points, seven assists, four rebounds and 3.5 steals per game while shooting 39 percent from 3-point range, 45... Read More.

Online vehicle registration renewal portal down for maintenance

Wednesday, February 23 by Zac Oakes

The state’s online portal for vehicle registration renewal will be down until Monday, according to state transportation officials. The portal, which can be accessed here, allows for those who meet certain criteria to renew their […]

24 new COVID cases in Russell County

Wednesday, February 23 by Zac Oakes

24 new COVID cases were reported in Russell County on Tuesday. Russell County’s COVID incidence rate remains in the top 30 statewide. Russell County’s positivity rate remains higher than the state average at about 18 […]

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Russell Springs woman airlifted after collision in Adair County

Rena P. Carnes, age 93, Formerly of Jamestown

Opinion: Proposed KHSAA transfer rule is a tricky situation | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

LCRCWC SkillsUSA students qualify for state at regional competition

LCDHD looking ahead as stresses of COVID-19 linger

Jamestown to get new water storage tank along KY 55

State Auditor visits Russell County

Shelby Valley High Guard Cassidy Rowe Headed to UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Online vehicle registration renewal portal down for maintenance

24 new COVID cases in 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