No in-person class Friday for RC Schools; NTI to be utilized

Friday, March 3 by Derek Aaron

In anticipation of inclement weather Friday, March 3, Russell County Schools will not be in-person and will utilize NTI Day 3, per Superintendent Michael Ford. Students are encouraged to login to their classes on any […]

Potential for damaging, severe thunderstorms on tap for Friday; enhanced risk in our area

Thursday, March 2 by Derek Aaron

Russell County and the Lake Cumberland area faces an enhanced level 3 risk of severe thunderstorms along with high winds and the potential for tornadoes on Friday. WJRS NEWS participated in conference call with Meteorologist […]

Severe Weather Threat for Friday

Thursday, March 2 by Sean Hammond

Showers and storms will come into the region midday through the early afternoon hours on Friday. Main threats appear to be large hail and damaging winds. However, an isolated tornado or two cannot be ruled […]

One arrest made in Somerset auto theft case

Thursday, March 2 by Zac Oakes

One arrest has been made in the case of six new Dodge Challenger Hellcats that were stolen from a Somerset car dealership this week. Caveze Jones, age 19 of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, was arrested and […]

Plumbing at RCH being replaced; latest work to be upward of $260,000

Thursday, March 2 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors, earlier this week, unanimously approved a measure to continue remedying plumbing issues at the 42-year-old facility with the latest work to be done slated to be to the […]

LC State Park welcomes 2 new park rangers

Thursday, March 2 by Derek Aaron

Lake Cumberland State Resort Park is welcoming two new Kentucky Park Rangers this week. Kentucky State Parks Commissioner Russ Meyers swore in new rangers Larry Johnson and Nathan Meadows on Wednesday. Ranger Johnson previously worked […]

Senate bill aims to improve Department of Juvenile Justice

Thursday, March 2 by Derek Aaron

Legislators are working to improve the embattled Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice. Charles Baglan files this report from the state capitol for WJRS NEWS…

Post 15 to conduct periodic traffic safety checkpoints

Thursday, March 2 by Derek Aaron

With March underway, Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Russell, Green, Taylor, Marion, Washington, Casey, Adair, Metcalfe, Monroe, Clinton, and Cumberland counties. […]

2 RCHS students finalists for Governor’s School for the Arts

Thursday, March 2 by Derek Aaron

Russell County High School students Kaleb Kelsay, representing Drama, and Emma Pratt, representing Dance, have been named 2023 finalists for the Governor’s School for the Arts. GSA is statewide arts education program of The Kentucky […]

New hunting, fishing licenses required for new license year

Thursday, March 2 by Derek Aaron

State wildlife officials say Kentucky’s new hunting and fishing license year began this week and continues through the last day of February 2024. New licenses are required annually, except for the 3-year fishing license the […]

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No in-person class Friday for RC Schools; NTI to be utilized

Potential for damaging, severe thunderstorms on tap for Friday; enhanced risk in our area

Severe Weather Threat for Friday

One arrest made in Somerset auto theft case

Plumbing at RCH being replaced; latest work to be upward of $260,000

LC State Park welcomes 2 new park rangers

Senate bill aims to improve Department of Juvenile Justice

Post 15 to conduct periodic traffic safety checkpoints

2 RCHS students finalists for Governor’s School for the Arts

New hunting, fishing licenses required for new license year

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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