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‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign underway

Friday, August 19 by Derek Aaron

This Labor Day weekend, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and law enforcement across the nation in reminding drivers to “Drive Sober or Get Pulled […]

Russell Springs woman indicted in Wayne County

Friday, August 19 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was indicted by a Wayne County grand jury this week. According to Z93 in Monticello, Chelsey Andrew of Russell Springs was indicted for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and […]

Lady Laker Volleyball defeats Adair County in home opener | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, August 19 by Zac Oakes

Make it back-to-back wins for the Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team, as the Lady Lakers took down Adair County in two sets last night in their home opener. The Lady Lakers took the first set 25-11 and then came away victorious in a... Read More.

Laker Soccer team falls to Warren East Thursday night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, August 19 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Soccer team fell to the Warren East Raiders at home Thursday night by a score of 5-2. Freshman Diego Gomez scored both goals for the Lakers, with Berkley Clark and Will Pratt each finishing with an assist. The Lakers fall to 1-3... Read More.

Laker Golf narrowly defeated by Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, August 19 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Golf team was narrowly defeated on the road at Wayne County Thursday. The Lakers faced off against the Cardinals at Monticello Country Club, coming up short by just four strokes with the Lakers finishing at 168 to Wayne County's 164. Freshman Noah... Read More.

Laker Football opens season against Adair County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, August 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Football team will open its season against the Adair County Indians tonight at Ron Finley Field. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Russell County will look to get its first win of the season and also the first win for... Read More.

Old Ford Garage on Main Street to be torn down

Thursday, August 18 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas told WJRS News that the old Ford Garage on Main Street in Russell Springs is expected to be torn down by a local businessman. The Russell Springs Council approved a […]

Holt takes over as school food service director

Thursday, August 18 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County School District has a new food service director in veteran educator Jessica Holt. Holt talked with WJRS NEWS about her new job… Holt recognized her cafeteria workers, an often overlooked group, that […]

52 percent of RC students ride a bus

Thursday, August 18 by Derek Aaron

As the first week of school continues, Russell County Schools Transportation Director Eric Wolford said that of the district’s enrollment of 2,940 students, 52 percent of those ride school buses in a fleet that has […]

Jamestown City Council to meet tonight

Thursday, August 18 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. at Jamestown City Hall. We’ll have more from the meeting on tomorrow’s local news.