Minor shakeup on tourist commission sees return of former board chair

Thursday, June 22 by Derek Aaron

Danielle Wilson, the tourism director for the Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission, sat down with WJRS NEWS to discuss some recent changes taking place on the commission’s board of directors following the group’s monthly meeting on […]

One transported to hospital following three-vehicle collision

Thursday, June 22 by Zac Oakes

One person was transported to the hospital following a three-vehicle collision Wednesday morning at the intersection of Lakeway Drive and West Steve Wariner Drive. According to Russell Springs Police, the accident occurred just before 9:30 […]

Adkins touts KY economic successes in trip to Russell Co.

Thursday, June 22 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky political veteran and Gov. Andy Beshear’s senior adviser, Rocky Adkins, was in the area earlier this week, speaking at the local chamber of commerce meeting. WJRS NEWS caught up with Adkins at the event, […]

Crews continuing search for missing Wayne County man

Thursday, June 22 by Zac Oakes

Crews from other states are continuing the search for a missing Wayne County man. Ricky Griffis has been missing for nearly a year, and crews from Cajun Coast Search and Rescue have been in Wayne […]

Columbia woman taken to UofL Hospital following Monday morning wreck

Thursday, June 22 by Zac Oakes

A Columbia woman was taken to the University of Louisville Hospital following a single-vehicle wreck Monday morning. According to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the scene about 14 miles east of Columbia […]

Rocky Adkins, governor’s senior advisor, speaks to local chamber

Wednesday, June 21 by Derek Aaron

Tuesday saw another large crowd attend a Russell County Chamber of Commerce meeting, this month at the Russell County Schools’ ANC, as a top political figure from Frankfort was the guest speaker. WJRS NEWS talked […]

School district partnering with Feeding America for food pantry

Wednesday, June 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County School District is partnering with Feeding America to create a food pantry located on the middle and high school campus that will serve students and parents throughout the school district. Superintendent Michael […]

Couple of transportation cabinet roadway projects set to begin

Wednesday, June 21 by Derek Aaron

A couple of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet projects are set to begin in Russell County next week. Amber Hale, information officer with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s District 8 office in Somerset, spoke to WJRS NEWS about […]

Nashville Corps District, which includes Lake Cumberland, welcomes new commander

Wednesday, June 21 by Derek Aaron

Lt. Col. Robert W. Green took command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District last week during a change of command ceremony at the Tennessee National Guard Armory. He becomes the 68th commander […]

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Minor shakeup on tourist commission sees return of former board chair

One transported to hospital following three-vehicle collision

Adkins touts KY economic successes in trip to Russell Co.

Crews continuing search for missing Wayne County man

Columbia woman taken to UofL Hospital following Monday morning wreck

Rocky Adkins, governor’s senior advisor, speaks to local chamber

School district partnering with Feeding America for food pantry

Couple of transportation cabinet roadway projects set to begin

Nashville Corps District, which includes Lake Cumberland, welcomes new commander

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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