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Bomb threat found at Wayne County High School

Wayne County High School was under a brief lockdown yesterday, as a note threatening a bomb was found in the girls restroom. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, the threatening note was discovered just […]

Enrollment for Fall LIHEAP program begins soon

Enrollment starts soon for the 2022 LIHEAP Fall Subsidy program. Applications will be accepted starting November 7 through December 16 or until funds are depleted. Qualified residents can apply at the Lake Cumberland Community Action […]

Ervin excited about future of Laker band program

With Tuesday night’s community performance and senior send-off, the Mighty Laker Band’s marching season has officially come to a close. The band, which finished fourth in the state in Class 3A this past weekend, now […]

30 new COVID cases in Russell County

The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 30 new COVID cases in Russell County this week, up one from last week’s total of 29 cases and the highest number of COVID cases in the Lake […]

KSP to have multiple traffic safety checkpoints

Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Russell, Green, Taylor, Marion, Washington, Casey, Adair, Metcalfe, Monroe, Clinton, and Cumberland counties. Checkpoint locations in […]

City of Liberty is 28th ‘Trail Town’ in Kentucky

Liberty in neighboring Casey County has officially been certified as the commonwealth’s 28th Kentucky Trail Town, according to the Department of Parks. Liberty joins Jamestown in Russell County as well as Columbia, Campbellsville, Burkesville, and […]

Laker band to hold community performance tonight

The Russell County High School Mighty Laker Marching Band’s final community performance of the season is tonight at 6 p.m. at Finley Field. WJRS NEWS talked with Band Director Curtis Ervin ahead of the special […]