State Road Crews Readying for Winter Storm

Thursday, February 3 by Sean Hammond

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 highway crews have been preparing for several days to respond to the winter storm expected to impact the region with a wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, ice […]

Russell Springs swears in new safety officer

Thursday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

Amy Grant Shirley was sworn in by Mayor Eddie Thomas as a new Safety Officer for the City of Russell Springs. As a safety officer, Shirley will serve in a support role for the police […]

Lake Cumberland area could see accumulating freezing rain late Thursday

Thursday, February 3 by Derek Aaron

WJRS NEWS participated in a conference call Wednesday with Meteorologist Brian Schoettmer of the National Weather Service in Louisville regarding the potential icy weather headed our way late this afternoon and during the evening hours… […]

LCDHD focusing more on Covid-19 education rather than case investigations

Thursday, February 3 by Derek Aaron

Education is key when it comes to Covid-19 in our communities, according to Amy Tomlinson, the executive director of the Lake Cumberland District Health Department, who spoke via the health department’s YouTube stream on Wednesday […]

Major Ice Storm to Impact Parts of Kentucky

Thursday, February 3 by Sean Hammond

Good morning, everyone and happy Thursday! The focus today is going to be on this potential winter/ice storm impacting parts of Kentucky. The best chance for significant ice does remain to our north and west […]

Russell County Schools on regular schedule Thursday ; monitoring weather for Friday

Thursday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

While some schools across Kentucky are preemptively cancelling in-person classes for the remainder of the week, Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford says Russell County Schools will operate on regular schedule Thursday and continue to […]

Legislators hear child abuse prevention legislation pitch

Thursday, February 3 by Derek Aaron

Child abuse prevention legislation has been a topic of discussion among legislators in Frankfort this week. Keith West files this report for WJRS NEWS…

Two Laker bowlers claim region title, others advance to state competition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County is home to two region champion bowlers. Dylan Stringer won the boys regional championship in singles competition, while Makayla Melson won the girls regional championship in singles competition. The accolades didn't stop there for Laker bowlers. Nick Blakey came in second in... Read More.

Lakers lose by 59 at South Warren | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers suffered one of the worst defeats in program history Wednesday night, losing by 59 points at the hands of the South Warren Spartans. The Lakers were defeated 88-29 to drop to 3-17 on the season, while the Spartans improve to... Read More.

36 new COVID cases in Russell County on Wednesday

Thursday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

36 new COVID cases were reported in Russell County on Wednesday, according to data from the state. New case numbers by county from across the Lake Cumberland District were: Pulaski 85, Adair 48, Taylor 41, […]

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Year: 2022

State Road Crews Readying for Winter Storm

Russell Springs swears in new safety officer

Lake Cumberland area could see accumulating freezing rain late Thursday

LCDHD focusing more on Covid-19 education rather than case investigations

Major Ice Storm to Impact Parts of Kentucky

Russell County Schools on regular schedule Thursday ; monitoring weather for Friday

Legislators hear child abuse prevention legislation pitch

Two Laker bowlers claim region title, others advance to state competition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers lose by 59 at South Warren | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

36 new COVID cases in Russell County on Wednesday

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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