Richard William Bryant, age 88, of Russell Springs

Wednesday, January 19 by Sean Hammond

Richard William Bryant, of Russell Springs, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. He was 88 years of age. Born on December 23, 2022, in Russell County, Kentucky, he was […]

Monroe County added to 16th District | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

Monroe County will be leaving the 15th district to join the 16th District, making it a five-team district. The new alignment goes into effect beginning in 2022-2023, with Monroe County joining Russell, Clinton, Metcalfe, and Cumberland counties. The 15th District will add Warren East... Read More.

Chamber Holds First Meeting of New Year

Wednesday, January 19 by Derek Aaron

WJRS NEWS caught up with new Russell County Chamber of Commerce President Marisa Ramsey on Tuesday at the Russell County Library following the first chamber meeting of the new year… The Russell County Chamber of […]

Smith files for County Surveyor

Wednesday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

Robert “Bobby” Smith has filed for the office of County Surveyor. Smith is the incumbent for the position. Candidates have until January 25 to file for office.

Reynolds reportedly resigns as EMS Director

Wednesday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

The director of the Russell County EMS has apparently resigned his position. A source close to the situation told WJRS News that Michael Reynolds, long time director of the EMS and former Russell County Coroner, […]

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Russell County Tonight

Wednesday, January 19 by Sean Hammond

Good Wednesday morning, everyone. Temperatures went over the freezing mark on Tuesday and coupled with the sunshine, we were able to get a lot of the snow out of here from the winter storm that […]

Lady Lakers fall to Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Basketball team fell to the Casey County Lady Rebels Tuesday night, dropping their record to 6-11 on the season. The Lady Lakers fell by a score of 57-46. Maleah Preston and Hannah Yates led the Lady Lakers with 11 points each.... Read More.

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Year: 2022

Richard William Bryant, age 88, of Russell Springs

Monroe County added to 16th District | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Chamber Holds First Meeting of New Year

Smith files for County Surveyor

Reynolds reportedly resigns as EMS Director

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Russell County Tonight

Lady Lakers fall to Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Boys Bowling defeats Wayne County

Russell County Schools on regular schedule Wednesday

Anna Chapman, age 62, of Jamestown

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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