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Boil Water Advisory in effect from Fairview to Salem

Tuesday, September 13 by Derek Aaron

A boil water advisory is now in effect on Highway 910 from Fairview down to Salem Elementary School, according to Russell Springs Public Works Director Terry Russell. This includes McClendon Ridge, Karen’s Road, Wilsontown Road […]

School board revises nearly $300,000 purchase of school buses

Monday, September 12 by Derek Aaron

In a special-called meeting last week, the Russell County Board of Education, among other items, revised a purchase plan for two new school buses for the district’s fleet. Superintendent Michael Ford talked with WJRS NEWS […]

Russell County 4-H shows out at state shooting sports competition

Monday, September 12 by Derek Aaron

Several Russell County 4-H participants brought home trophies over the weekend from the Kentucky 4-H State Shooting Sports Competition, the culminating event for the state 4-H Shooting Sports program. Individually, Brayden Popplewell won first place […]

Russell County woman flown to UK after single-vehicle accident last week

Monday, September 12 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County woman was flown to the University of Kentucky Hospital following a single-vehicle collision last week. The accident occurred last Tuesday near the Russell County/Casey County line on Highway 127 when 58-year-old Deborah […]

Post 15 troopers, officers honored at statewide KSP event

Monday, September 12 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky State Police held its annual sworn awards ceremony in Lexington last week to honor 75 troopers and officers with achievement awards for acts of bravery and service that occurred in 2021. Five troopers […]

Less than one month left to register to vote in November election

Monday, September 12 by Zac Oakes

Those who wish to vote in the November General Election but are not yet registered have less than one month to do so. The final day to register to vote in order to be able […]

County clerk’s office, closed due to sickness, to reopen Tuesday

Monday, September 12 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Clerk’s Office continues to be closed today due to sickness, according to County Clerk Patti Glover. The office, which has been closed since Friday, is scheduled to reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, September 13th […]

Russell County is yellow in latest COVID map

Monday, September 12 by Zac Oakes

Russell County is in the yellow in the latest COVID community level map released by the state’s department for public health. Adair and Pulaski join Russell County in the yellow category, indicating a medium level […]

Fiscal Court to meet this evening

Monday, September 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. in the old Russell County Courthouse. We’ll have more from the meeting on tomorrow’s local […]

Lady Laker Volleyball in action at home tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, September 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team will be in action at home tonight as they host the Glasgow Lady Scotties. The action at Laker Gym will get underway at 5:30 p.m. with the freshman match followed by JV and varsity. The Lady Lakers... Read More.