Bridge over Cumberland River in Burkesville to be inspected next week

Friday, April 21 by Derek Aaron

The KY 61 bridge over the Cumberland River in Burkesville in neighboring Cumberland County will be temporarily reduced to one lane next week for a routine bridge inspection. The work will take place Monday, April […]

Tourist commission receives more ARPA funding; applies for additional round of money

Thursday, April 20 by Derek Aaron

Following Wednesday’s Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission board of directors meeting, WJRS NEWS caught up with Tourism Executive Director Danielle Wilson, who explained some recently received grant money as well as major grant just recently applied […]

Shooting at Anderson’s Pizza believed to be self-defense

Thursday, April 20 by Zac Oakes

Two people were reportedly shot during an incident at Anderson’s Pizzeria in Adair County Tuesday night. According to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrived at the restaurant after 9 p.m. Tuesday in reference to […]

Jamestown Council to meet tonight

Thursday, April 20 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. at Jamestown City Hall. The meeting is open to the public and we will have more […]

RCH Board of Directors pondering PTO policy update

Thursday, April 20 by Derek Aaron

Changes to the employee paid-time-off policy at Russell County Hospital were discussed at this week’s monthly meeting of the local healthcare facility’s board of directors. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson talked to WJRS NEWS about what […]

Chamber president gives membership update

Thursday, April 20 by Derek Aaron

After a highly attended chamber meeting earlier this week, Russell County Chamber of Commerce President Lindsey Gosser said she was excited about the current interest in the chamber and this month’s turnout. She also provided […]

Russell Springs City Hall to close early today

Thursday, April 20 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs City Hall will close at noon today for the funeral services of Valerie Baker, an E-911 dispatcher who passed away last weekend. During this closure, residents can still reach the City of Russell […]

Russell County SNAP recipients eligible for replacement benefits after storms

Thursday, April 20 by Derek Aaron

Federal approval for 31 counties, including Russell County, has been granted to replace food purchased from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that was lost due to power outages caused by the March 3 storms. SNAP […]

Russell Springs to install new playground equipment at city park

Wednesday, April 19 by Zac Oakes

New playground equipment will be coming to the Russell Springs City Park. Mayor Eddie Thomas spoke to WJRS News and said the new playground equipment will be installed this summer.

Chamber President Gosser recaps April meeting of local group

Wednesday, April 19 by Derek Aaron

A full conference room of chamber of commerce members at the Russell County Schools’ ANC on Tuesday afternoon heard Russell County Middle School Principal Wayne Ackerman give a much-anticipated talk about leadership during their regular […]

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Bridge over Cumberland River in Burkesville to be inspected next week

Tourist commission receives more ARPA funding; applies for additional round of money

Shooting at Anderson’s Pizza believed to be self-defense

Jamestown Council to meet tonight

RCH Board of Directors pondering PTO policy update

Chamber president gives membership update

Russell Springs City Hall to close early today

Russell County SNAP recipients eligible for replacement benefits after storms

Russell Springs to install new playground equipment at city park

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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