Russell County sees small increase in unemployment

Friday, July 28 by Zac Oakes

New data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics shows Russell County saw a small increase in unemployment last month. According to the report, Russell County had an unemployment rate of 5.6 percent last month, compared […]

School board approves program aimed at helping students who want to enter teaching profession

Friday, July 28 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a new program that aims to help students who want to enter the teaching profession. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News and gave more details about the […]

Library to host RCPL Con this Saturday

Friday, July 28 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library is hosting a big event tomorrow as the library winds down its summer learning program. The event will feature character story times for children and pop culture sessions for tweens, […]

Heat advisory remains in effect today

Friday, July 28 by Zac Oakes

A heat advisory remains in effect today as temperatures will be in the mid-to-high 90s with heat index values are expected to be over 100. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to […]

No new details regarding Clinton County officer-involved shooting

Friday, July 28 by Zac Oakes

Nearly two-and-a-half weeks after a man was shot by law enforcement in neighboring Clinton County, no new information about the shooting has been released by Kentucky State Police. WJRS News requested more information regarding the […]

Three boats destroyed by fire at Beaver Creek on Lake Cumberland

Friday, July 28 by Zac Oakes

Firefighters were called out just after midnight Thursday to Beaver Creek on Lake Cumberland in Wayne County. When units arrived, three boats were fully engulfed in flames, but quick action by firefighters, boat owners and […]

Wilson talks strong June in tourism, new branding coming for local tourism

Thursday, July 27 by Zac Oakes

Last month was a strong month for tourism in Russell County. Lake Cumberland Tourism Executive Director Danielle Wilson spoke to WJRS News about several new things going on with tourism locally.

Russell County teens perform well at 4-H shooting sports competition

Thursday, July 27 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Co. 4-H Shooting Sports Club recently hosted the Ralph Pettyjohn Memorial 4-H Competition at the Russell County Sportsmen’s Club. The Russell County team had a strong performance. Here are some of the top […]

School board to meet in special session today

Thursday, July 27 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session today. The board is expected to discuss the athletic facilities upgrade which revolves around a scoreboard at the football field, as well as approve […]

127 Yard Sale set to begin next week

Thursday, July 27 by Zac Oakes

Some sellers are out early, but the annual 127 yard sale officially kicks off in one week. The annual yard sale officially begins next Thursday and goes through Sunday, Aug. 6. The annual event brings […]

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Russell County sees small increase in unemployment

School board approves program aimed at helping students who want to enter teaching profession

Library to host RCPL Con this Saturday

Heat advisory remains in effect today

No new details regarding Clinton County officer-involved shooting

Three boats destroyed by fire at Beaver Creek on Lake Cumberland

Wilson talks strong June in tourism, new branding coming for local tourism

Russell County teens perform well at 4-H shooting sports competition

School board to meet in special session today

127 Yard Sale set to begin next week

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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