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Friday was hottest day of the year locally

Monday, August 28 by Zac Oakes

Last week brought high temperatures and humidity, and according to data from the local mesonet station, Friday was the hottest day of the year in Russell County. Friday had a max temperature of 94.1 degrees […]

KSP arrests Russell Springs man over the weekend

Monday, August 28 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested by Kentucky State Police over the weekend. According to jail records, 44-year-old Daniel D. Hammond was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug […]

KSP investigating Jamestown fire last week

Monday, August 28 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Fire Department responded to a blaze at an abandoned structure last Thursday. According to Jamestown Fire Chief Jeff Landers, firefighters were called out just before 6:30 p.m. Thursday to Viewpoint Road off Boat […]

Russell County considered to be at medium risk for radon

Monday, August 28 by Zac Oakes

Russell County, along with many other counties in the area and state, are considered to be at risk for radon exposure. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is colorless, tasteless, and odorless, and […]

RCH Health Fair is Saturday

Friday, August 25 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Hospital Health Fair is this Saturday. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson gave WJRS News a preview of the event.

School district sees slight increase in enrollment numbers

Friday, August 25 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County School District has seen a slight increase in enrollment numbers from the end of last school year to the beginning of this school year. Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News more details.

Russell County sees increase in unemployment

Friday, August 25 by Zac Oakes

According to new data released by the Kentucky Center for Statistics, Russell County saw an increase in unemployment last month. Russell County’s unemployment rate was 5.6 percent last month, up from 5.2 percent in July […]

Laker Band to participate in Mark Twain Exhibition this weekend

Friday, August 25 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Band will participate in the Mark Twain Exhibition in Adair County this weekend. This will be the first show of the season for the Laker Band. The event is scheduled to […]

Heat wave continues today

Friday, August 25 by Zac Oakes

High temperatures continue this week with temperatures expected to be above 90 degrees again with heat index values likely rising above 100. Today is expected to be the hottest day of the week. The National […]

RCH CEO talks about success of community lab draws

Thursday, August 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson spoke to WJRS News about the success of the recent community lab draws. Thompson said the hospital had a great turnout for the event and he’s heard a lot […]