Rep. Branscum discusses opposition to recently passed sports betting bill

Monday, April 10 by Derek Aaron

Last month, Gov. Andy Beshear signed Kentucky’s sports betting bill, HB 551, into law, making Kentucky the 37th state to legalize sports betting in the United States. Rep. Josh Branscum, who represents the 83rd House […]

Fiscal court set to meet this evening

Monday, April 10 by Derek Aaron

The regular monthly meeting of the Russell County Fiscal Court takes place this evening. The meeting gets underway at 5:30 p.m. in the upstairs courtroom of the Russell County Courthouse. Some of the agenda items […]

KY recognized as one of top in signing up people for Affordable Connectivity Program

Monday, April 10 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky has been recognized as one of the top five states in the country for getting eligible households signed up for the Affordable Connectivity Program. Nearly 40 percent of eligible Kentuckians have signed up. The […]

Lake Cumberland region still with ‘low’ level of COVID spread

Monday, April 10 by Derek Aaron

Russell County and the rest of the 10-county Lake Cumberland District are once again “green” this week as the region still has the lowest level of COVID-19 spread. Montgomery and Bath counties are the lone […]

One week until Kevin’s Kids concert

Saturday, April 8 by Zac Oakes

Next Saturday, Kevin Williams will host the annual Kevin’s Kids concert at Russell Springs First Baptist Church. The annual concert helps raise funds for the Russell County Family Resource and Youth Services Centers. As always, […]

Experience stone sharpening next month at historic Mill Springs Mill

Saturday, April 8 by Derek Aaron

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is opening Historic Mill Springs Mill May 6-7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. eastern time each day on the shoreline of Lake Cumberland. The public is invited to […]

KY sees encouraging youth turkey season; general season opens April 15

Saturday, April 8 by Derek Aaron

If the results from Kentucky’s youth turkey season are an indication, hunters of all ages should be encouraged about the prospects for the upcoming general season, which opens statewide on April 15 and continues through […]

Lake Cumberland’s Waitsboro Campground opening postponed in Pulaski Co.

Saturday, April 8 by Derek Aaron

Due to concern for public safety, Waitsboro Campground in neighboring Pulaski County has postponed its tentative opening date to April 21. Work is ongoing to replace the existing water distribution system, service lines, and supply […]

Local offices closing early for Good Friday

Friday, April 7 by Zac Oakes

Some local offices will be closing early in observance of Good Friday today. Russell Springs City Hall will close at 11 a.m. today. Jamestown City Hall and the Russell County Courthouse will close at noon […]

Branscum talks ‘solar bill’ that recently passed in Frankfort

Friday, April 7 by Derek Aaron

With solar farms becoming more prevalent around the state, Rep. Josh Branscum of Russell Springs sponsored a bill that was passed in Frankfort this past session that helps protect landowner’s rights. WJRS NEWS talked with […]

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Rep. Branscum discusses opposition to recently passed sports betting bill

Fiscal court set to meet this evening

KY recognized as one of top in signing up people for Affordable Connectivity Program

Lake Cumberland region still with ‘low’ level of COVID spread

One week until Kevin’s Kids concert

Experience stone sharpening next month at historic Mill Springs Mill

KY sees encouraging youth turkey season; general season opens April 15

Lake Cumberland’s Waitsboro Campground opening postponed in Pulaski Co.

Local offices closing early for Good Friday

Branscum talks ‘solar bill’ that recently passed in Frankfort

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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