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Wayne County death investigation underway after man falls into ravine

Wednesday, September 27 by Zac Oakes

A death investigation is underway in neighboring Wayne County after a man reportedly fell into a ravine. According to reports, first responders were called to a scene off Duncan Valley Road in Wayne County Monday […]

Local area sees increase in unemployment

Tuesday, September 26 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday on local news, we looked at unemployment rates around the Lake Cumberland area. Today, we look at how those rates compare to a year ago. For the majority of the Lake Cumberland area, unemployment […]

Electric vehicle charging station coming to Russell County

Tuesday, September 26 by Zac Oakes

A new fast electric vehicle charging station is coming to Russell County. The new charging station will be located at the Russell County Tourism Office in Russell Springs, and is the result of a partnership […]

Fiscal court to hold special-called meeting this morning

Tuesday, September 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet in special session this morning. Only three items are on the agenda: paying bills, opening bids for a used tractor, and discretionary road funds. The court will meet […]

Laker Soccer on the road at Glasgow today

Tuesday, September 26 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Soccer team goes on the road today for a matchup with Glasgow. This is the second matchup between the Lakers and Scotties this season with the first match ending in a 2-2 draw […]

Duo Broadband reports fiber optic cables shot by hunters

Tuesday, September 26 by Zac Oakes

Duo Broadband has reportedly been repairing fiber optic cables from shotgun strikes in the area. These damages have caused network outages in the affected areas. The local broadband company is reminding hunters that damaging utility […]

Russell Springs man arrested in Adair County

Tuesday, September 26 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested in Adair County over the weekend. According to reports, 33-year-old Justin M. Emerson was arrested by Kentucky State Police and charged with possession of methamphetamine third or more offense, […]

Laker Band finishes 11th at Chattanooga BOA

Tuesday, September 26 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Band finished 11th at the Bands of America Chattanooga event. Russell County had one of the smallest bands in the competition and placed 5th in Class 2A in the prelims before advancing to […]

Oh, Where Do We Begin?

Monday, September 25 by WJRS Staff

By TOMMY DRUEN Last month my wife and I embarked on our annual pilgrimage to Louisville for the Bourbon and Beyond music festival. This marked our third year attend this six-year-old festival, and each year […]

Corbin man arrested following Saturday night pursuit

Monday, September 25 by Zac Oakes

A Corbin man was arrested Saturday night following a pursuit through Jamestown and Hale’s Highway. According to reports, 48-year-old William Howerton was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, operating a […]