Clinton County Schools closing the remainder of the week

Wednesday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

Clinton County Schools will be closing the remainder of the week due to high COVID numbers among staff and students, along with the possibility of more winter weather entering the area later this week. The […]

Lorraine Jones, age 73, of Russell Springs

Wednesday, January 19 by Sean Hammond

Lorraine “Rainy” Robertson Jones, of Russell Springs, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022, at the Russell County Hospital. She was 73 years of age. Born on March 30, 1948, in Russell County, Kentucky, she […]

Joy Lou Cardwell, formerly of Russell County

Tuesday, January 18 by WJRS Staff

Joy Lou Cardwell, retired school teacher in the Russell County school system, died Thursday at her home in Middlesboro. She is survived by her husband: William “Bill” Cardwell. Two children survive: A.T and (Dave) Young […]

Free at-home COVID tests now available

Tuesday, January 18 by Zac Oakes

Free at-home COVID tests are now available through the United States Postal Service. The federal government administered the program to allow four free at-home tests to be sent to a household. Orders are expected to […]

Dunnville woman holds intruder at gunpoint until law enforcement arrives

Tuesday, January 18 by Zac Oakes

A Dunnville area woman held a home intruder at gunpoint until officers arrived Monday morning. According to law enforcement, Casey County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call on Cundiff Road, off Dunnville Road, about 2.5 […]

KFC expected to open toward end of the month

Tuesday, January 18 by Zac Oakes

Weather has caused some delays in progress, but Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said he expects the KFC off Highway 127 in the old Long John Silver’s location to open soon. Thomas said he and […]

Russell County gas prices on par with state average

Tuesday, January 18 by Zac Oakes

Gas prices in Russell County are on par with the state average. The average price of gas in Russell County was at $2.97 Monday. The state average was also $2.97. The average price of gas […]

More Snow Possible Late Wednesday into Early Thursday Morning

Tuesday, January 18 by Sean Hammond

The difficult weekend winter storm that impacted the region has now moved on, and we now set our sights on the next system. We should get most of the snow out of the area today […]

New Children’s Librarian at RCPL

Tuesday, January 18 by Derek Aaron

Russell County Public Library Director Lindsey Westerfield spoke to WJRS NEWS about a new face at the local library… To keep up with the library and its programs, visit www.russellcountylibrary.com or follow them on their […]

Lady Lakers to host Casey County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers (6-10) will host the Casey County Lady Rebels (8-9) tonight at Laker Gym. The Lady Lakers will look to bounce back from back-to-back losses while the Lady Rebels are coming off back-to-back wins. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m... Read More.

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Year: 2022

Clinton County Schools closing the remainder of the week

Lorraine Jones, age 73, of Russell Springs

Joy Lou Cardwell, formerly of Russell County

Free at-home COVID tests now available

Dunnville woman holds intruder at gunpoint until law enforcement arrives

KFC expected to open toward end of the month

Russell County gas prices on par with state average

More Snow Possible Late Wednesday into Early Thursday Morning

New Children’s Librarian at RCPL

Lady Lakers to host Casey County tonight | 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