Dr. Stephanie Jones honored with Legendary Partner award

Friday, March 17 by Derek Aaron

The Children’s Advocacy Centers of Kentucky held their 2023 Legendary Partner event earlier this week in Frankfort where Dr. Stephanie Jones was presented with a Legendary Partner award by Governor Andy Beshear. Dr. Jones was […]

Russell Springs man arrested on identity theft charge

Friday, March 17 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office on a charge of identity theft yesterday. According to jail records, 28-year-old Jacob Campbell was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a […]

Branscum recognized as “Friend of Kentucky Cities”

Friday, March 17 by Zac Oakes

State Rep. Josh Branscum was recognized by the Kentucky League of Cities as a “Friend of Kentucky Cities” recently. The KLC Board of Directors named Branscum a 2022 award winner for sponsoring House Bill 399 […]

Williams gearing up for another big ‘Kevin’s Kids’ concert

Friday, March 17 by Derek Aaron

The annual Kevin Williams Hometown Concert to raise money for children in Russell County is looking to be the biggest ever. Russell County native Kevin Williams says he is grateful for how Russell County comes […]

RCHS DECA students attend state conference

Friday, March 17 by Derek Aaron

Several Russell County High School DECA students recently attended the State Career Development Conference in Louisville. Shirley Velazquez Manriquez placed second in the Kentucky Entrepreneurship Testing, Olivia Scott finished fourth in Kentucky Marketing Testing, Breanna […]

House bill looks to regulate Delta 8 products

Friday, March 17 by Derek Aaron

In Frankfort, House Bill 544 seeks to regulate Delta 8 products, which area a cannabis derivative. Charles Baglan files this update on the bill for WJRS NEWS…

Reports say Lake Cumberland tourist attraction, ‘Billy the Goat,’ has died

Thursday, March 16 by Derek Aaron

A Lake Cumberland tourist attraction, “Billy the Goat,” has reportedly died. News of the domestic goat’s death, allegedly by a gunshot some three to four weeks ago, spread across social media this week, most notably […]

KY Legislature bans skill games in state

Thursday, March 16 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Legislature passed a bill this week that would ban skill games or sometimes referred to as “gray machines” in the state. “Gray machines” are usually found in some restaurants and gas station convenience […]

The average Russell Springs household pays $1,418 a month in bills

Thursday, March 16 by Derek Aaron

A recently released report, the 2023 U.S. Bill Pay Market Size & Category Breakout Report, shows that Russell Springs bills are $7,538 per year lower than the national average. The average Russell Springs household pays […]

Sports Wagering bill advances to Senate floor

Thursday, March 16 by Derek Aaron

The Sports Wagering bill has advanced to the Senate floor in Frankfort. Charles Baglan files this report for WJRS NEWS…

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Dr. Stephanie Jones honored with Legendary Partner award

Russell Springs man arrested on identity theft charge

Branscum recognized as “Friend of Kentucky Cities”

Williams gearing up for another big ‘Kevin’s Kids’ concert

RCHS DECA students attend state conference

House bill looks to regulate Delta 8 products

Reports say Lake Cumberland tourist attraction, ‘Billy the Goat,’ has died

KY Legislature bans skill games in state

The average Russell Springs household pays $1,418 a month in bills

Sports Wagering bill advances to Senate floor

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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