Open burn ban in effect in neighboring Adair County

Tuesday, October 18 by Derek Aaron

Officials in neighboring Adair County issued an open burning ban that went into effect over the weekend due to the moderate drought conditions and increased fire hazard. At this time, Russell County officials have not […]

Chamber of commerce to meet today

Tuesday, October 18 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce will hold their October meeting today at the Russell County Public Library in Jamestown. The meeting will begin at noon with lunch provided to members. Donnie Wilkerson, a teacher […]

Early muzzleloader season deer harvest is low locally

Tuesday, October 18 by Derek Aaron

Russell County deer hunters harvested a total of seven whitetail deer over this past weekend’s early muzzleloader season, according to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, a much lower total than what was taken […]

RCMS 8th grade girls basketball advances to conference championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, October 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School 8th grade girls basketball team advanced to the conference championship with 37-11 win over Green County last night. Addy Abrell scored 13 points for the Lady Lakers in the win. The Lady Lakers will go to Adair County for... Read More.

Lady Laker Volleyball advances to district championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, October 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team advanced to the 16th District Championship with a 3-0 win over Metcalfe County last night. The Lady Lakers will take on Clinton County tonight at 6 p.m. at Metcalfe County High School. With the win last night,... Read More.

Adella Ann Sears, age 67, of Liberty

Tuesday, October 18 by Sean Hammond

Adella Ann Sears, age 67, of Liberty, KY passed away on Sunday October 16th, 2022, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was born July 5th, 1955, in Casey Co., KY, a daughter of the […]

Mayor Thomas discusses ongoing projects at city cemetery, fire station

Monday, October 17 by Zac Oakes

Work is ongoing at the Russell Springs Cemetery and fire station. Mayor Eddie Thomas spoke to WJRS News about these ongoing projects.

Laker Band tops in Class 1A at BOA Super Regionals in St. Louis

Monday, October 17 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County High School Mighty Laker Marching Band had a great run in the Bands of America St. Louis Super Regionals at The Dome at the America’s Center as they were the first place […]

Jamestown man arrested on strangulation, other charges

Monday, October 17 by Derek Aaron

A Jamestown man was arrested Saturday night on first degree strangulation and other charges by the Jamestown Police Department, according to jail records. Alex D. Kemp, age 23, was taken into custody by Officer Savannah […]

Russell County Board of Education to meet this evening

Monday, October 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The meeting will be at 5 p.m. in Room 114 of the Russell County ANC. The board is expected to approve […]

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Open burn ban in effect in neighboring Adair County

Chamber of commerce to meet today

Early muzzleloader season deer harvest is low locally

RCMS 8th grade girls basketball advances to conference championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Volleyball advances to district championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Adella Ann Sears, age 67, of Liberty

Mayor Thomas discusses ongoing projects at city cemetery, fire station

Laker Band tops in Class 1A at BOA Super Regionals in St. Louis

Jamestown man arrested on strangulation, other charges

Russell County Board of Education to meet this evening

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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