Hardee’s owner updates city council on progress

Friday, September 15 by Zac Oakes

Mike Whitaker, the owner and operator of the new Hardee’s location in Russell Springs, updated the city council about progress on the building at last night’s council meeting. Mayor Eddie Thomas spoke to WJRS News […]

Russell County 15-18 year olds have strong showing at state competition

Friday, September 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County 4-H shooting sports team recently competed in the Kentucky 4-H Shoot. Here’s a look at how Russell County’s individual competitors in the 12-14 year old age group fared. Eli Foley won the […]

Laker Band competes in first competition of season tomorrow

Friday, September 15 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Band competes in its first competition of the season tomorrow. The Laker Band will compete in the Boyle County Rebel Showdown at Boyle County High School tomorrow. The Lakers are one of 7 […]

Lake Cumberland Children’s Advocacy Center hosts first Meet & Greet

Friday, September 15 by Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland Children’s Advocacy Center in Jamestown held its first Meet and Greet event on Tuesday. Several community partners from the area attended, along with state representatives Josh Branscum and Amy Neighbors, and state […]

Judge Executive Marcum proclaims today as “Donnie Wilkerson Day”

Friday, September 15 by Zac Oakes

Judge Executive Randy Marcum has proclaimed today as Donnie Wilkerson Day in Russell County. Wilkerson was named the 2024 Kentucky Elementary Teacher of the Year earlier this week. Wilkerson has been teaching for 19 years […]

Local taxing districts keeping tax rates the same

Friday, September 15 by Zac Oakes

Each of the local taxing districts in the county are keeping their tax rates the same. The hospital board, extension board, conservation district, library board, and ambulance board all are keeping their tax rates the […]

Wilkerson named KY Elementary School Teacher of the Year

Thursday, September 14 by Zac Oakes

Jamestown Elementary School teacher Donnie Wilkerson was named the Kentucky Elementary School Teacher of the Year yesterday. Wilkerson was one of four semifinalists for the award, which was presented in a special ceremony at the […]

Russell County 12-14 year olds have strong showing at Kentucky 4-H Shooting Competition

Thursday, September 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County 4-H shooting sports team recently competed in the Kentucky 4-H Shoot. Here’s a look at how Russell County’s individual competitors in the 12-14 year old age group fared. Brayden Popplewell won the […]

Body found at Somerset car lot

Thursday, September 14 by Zac Oakes

A body was found Tuesday evening at a car lot in Somerset. According to Somerset Police, the department is launching an investigation after a body was found at Tri-City Motors off U.S. 27 in Somerset. […]

Russell Springs City Council to hear from Hardee’s Owner at meeting this evening

Thursday, September 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council is expected to hear from the owner of the new Hardee’s at tonight’s meeting. Owner Mike Whitaker is expected to speak to the council about the progress of the new […]

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Hardee’s owner updates city council on progress

Russell County 15-18 year olds have strong showing at state competition

Laker Band competes in first competition of season tomorrow

Lake Cumberland Children’s Advocacy Center hosts first Meet & Greet

Judge Executive Marcum proclaims today as “Donnie Wilkerson Day”

Local taxing districts keeping tax rates the same

Wilkerson named KY Elementary School Teacher of the Year

Russell County 12-14 year olds have strong showing at Kentucky 4-H Shooting Competition

Body found at Somerset car lot

Russell Springs City Council to hear from Hardee’s Owner at meeting this evening

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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