Winter storm expected to bring snow to Lake Cumberland area tonight into tomorrow

Tuesday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

A winter storm is expected to bring snow to the Lake Cumberland area tonight into the early morning hours tomorrow. WJRS News participated in a conference call with the National Weather Service in Louisville. Meteorologist […]

First Lady Beshear to visit library, Jamestown Elementary today

Tuesday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky’s First Lady Britainy Beshear is set to visit the Russell County Public Library and Jamestown Elementary School today. Beshear will join J.C. Morgan, State Director of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Kentucky, for a […]

Search and Rescue volunteers ready to assist if needed in winter weather

Tuesday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

When snow and ice cause hazardous road conditions, Russell County Search and Rescue is often called to assist local residents. Search and Rescue volunteers help transport essential workers, such as employees at hospitals and nursing […]

Local state of emergency declared after flooding

Tuesday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum has declared a local state of emergency following this weekend’s flooding. The declaration was made yesterday and is in effect for an undetermined period. The declaration directs the local […]

Search and Rescue crews rescue dog on Lake Cumberland

Tuesday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Search and Rescue crews were able to rescue a dog that had become stranded around Lake Cumberland early Saturday morning. Crews were called out after 1 a.m. Saturday. Search and Rescue Assistant Chief […]

Russell Springs Fire Station open as warming center

Tuesday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Fire Station is open to those needing a warm place to go. Low temperatures are projected to be in the teens this week, with a low of 4 degrees forecasted for Thursday […]

Lakers, Lady Lakers fall at Adair; Lady Lakers host South Laurel for senior night tonight

Monday, February 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams fell on the road at Adair County this past Friday night. The Lady Lakers fell to the Lady Indians in the first game by a score […]

Russell Springs woman arrested on felony assault charge

Monday, February 17 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was arrested Friday night on a felony assault charge by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. 36-year-old Christina Giles was arrested and charged with assault first degree – domestic violence. Giles was […]

Saturday rainfall causes flooding, travel issues

Monday, February 17 by Zac Oakes

Heavy rainfall on Saturday caused local flooding and travel issues. The local mesonet station reported nearly 4 inches of rain on Saturday. That’s the highest amount recorded in a day since the station began reporting […]

Presidents Day closings

Monday, February 17 by Zac Oakes

We have multiple closings to report for the Presidents Day holiday. Jamestown City Hall is closed today. Russell County Schools will be closed today for the holiday. Schools will return to regular schedule tomorrow. The […]

Current Weather

WJRS News

Winter storm expected to bring snow to Lake Cumberland area tonight into tomorrow

First Lady Beshear to visit library, Jamestown Elementary today

Search and Rescue volunteers ready to assist if needed in winter weather

Local state of emergency declared after flooding

Search and Rescue crews rescue dog on Lake Cumberland

Russell Springs Fire Station open as warming center

Lakers, Lady Lakers fall at Adair; Lady Lakers host South Laurel for senior night tonight

Russell Springs woman arrested on felony assault charge

Saturday rainfall causes flooding, travel issues

Presidents Day closings

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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