County Clerk’s Office turns over more than $230K to fiscal court

Wednesday, February 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Clerk’s Office announced at this week’s Russell County Fiscal Court meeting that the office is turning more than $230 thousand over to the fiscal court in excess fees. Clerk Sue Brockman told […]

Chamber of Commerce met in Jamestown Tuesday

Wednesday, February 16 by Derek Aaron

More than 30 representatives from the local business community met on Tuesday for the Russell County Chamber of Commerce’s second meeting of the new year. WJRS NEWS caught up with Chamber President Marisa Ramsey following […]

Laker Band Members participate in All-State Band

Wednesday, February 16 by Zac Oakes

Two Laker Band members were selected to represent Russell County in the All-State Band. Senior Sally Wilson and junior Jill Patel were selected as representatives of the Russell County band. Students audition for All-State band […]

Intimidation of sports officials, voter registration expansion discussed in Frankfort

Wednesday, February 16 by Derek Aaron

With each passing day, new legislation is discussed in Frankfort. This week, a measure to make the intimidation of a sports official a Class A misdemeanor was heard by legislators. Keith West has details in […]

Sheriff’s Office provides monthly report

Wednesday, February 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office provided its monthly report for January at Monday night’s fiscal court meeting. The sheriff’s office responded to 354 calls for service, including 8 domestic calls, 40 lockouts, 16 suspicious person […]

Gusty Winds and Severe Weather Risk

Wednesday, February 16 by Sean Hammond

Good Wednesday, everyone. The winds are cranking up this morning and that trend will continue today and into our Thursday. The National Weather Service in Louisville has posted a Wind Advisory for Russell and surrounding […]

Roy Luttrell, age 83, Russell County

Wednesday, February 16 by Sean Hammond

Roy Luttrell, 83, passed from this life after an extended illness February 14, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. He was born October 16, 1938, in Russell County, Ky., the son of Glen and […]

Loretta Roy Thomas, age 77, of Dunnville

Wednesday, February 16 by Sean Hammond

Loretta Roy Thomas, of Dunnville, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehab. She was 77. Born on May 22, 1944, in Russell County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of […]

Janice Thomas, age 69, of Russell Springs

Wednesday, February 16 by Sean Hammond

Janice Thomas, age 69, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Tuesday, February 15 2022 at Russell County Hospital. She was born on Tuesday, March 11 1952, in Cumberland, Kentucky. She was the daughter of: Mother […]

Lakers fall on the road at Danville | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers went on the road to Danville High School tonight, falling by a score of 83-61. Owen Loy led the Lakers in scoring with 17 points, followed by Trace Stringer with 14, and Braydon Cerrato with 13. It was a struggle... Read More.

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Year: 2022

County Clerk’s Office turns over more than $230K to fiscal court

Chamber of Commerce met in Jamestown Tuesday

Laker Band Members participate in All-State Band

Intimidation of sports officials, voter registration expansion discussed in Frankfort

Sheriff’s Office provides monthly report

Gusty Winds and Severe Weather Risk

Roy Luttrell, age 83, Russell County

Loretta Roy Thomas, age 77, of Dunnville

Janice Thomas, age 69, of Russell Springs

Lakers fall on the road at Danville | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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