Russell Springs, Jamestown experience population growths according to 2020 census

Tuesday, May 10 by Zac Oakes

Both cities in Russell County experienced population growth from 2010 to 2020, according to census data. Data from the 2020 census was recently released on cities with less than 5,000 population. The City of Russell […]

Working Kentuckians may get rebate on 2020 taxes

Friday, February 25 by Derek Aaron

Proposed legislation in Frankfort would give some Kentuckians a rebate on taxes paid back in 2020. Keith West files this report for WJRS NEWS… There is also proposed legislation in the state’s capital to make […]

Russell County saw fewer auto collisions, more fatalities in 2020

Wednesday, October 6 by Zac Oakes

New data from multiple state agencies showed that Russell County had fewer automobile collisions in 2020 compared to 2019, but more fatalities. The report notes 274 traffic accidents in Russell County in 2020 compared to […]

Russell County sees growth in voter registration in 2020

Wednesday, January 13 by Zac Oakes

Recent reports from the Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office show that voter registration grew in Russell County in 2020. A report from Dec. 2019 shows that Russell County had 14,176 registered voters in the county, […]

COVID-19 numbers in RC in 2020

Thursday, December 31 by Zac Oakes

The COVID-19 virus dominated headlines in 2020, and Russell County was significantly affected by the onset of the pandemic. According to the Lake Cumberland District Health Department, 1,142 Russell Countians tested positive for the virus […]

Rain for the Final Day of 2020

Thursday, December 31 by Sean Hammond

Good morning and Happy New Year’s Eve everyone. Well for the last day of 2020 it is going to be a dreary one which perfectly describes the year a whole. Let’s check out the latest […]

Stoops Says 2020 Season “One of Most Difficult” in His Coaching Career | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 8 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Trying to express the emotional strain his players went through this season was something coach Mark Stoops said he really could not put into words. It started during the offseason when linebacker Chris Oats, who was expected to be one of... Read More.

Unofficial 2020 General Election Russell County Vote Totals

Wednesday, November 4 by Zac Oakes

The vote totals below include absentee and in-person voting (both early in-person and election day voting) President Donald Trump – 7506 Joe Biden – 1329 U.S. Senate Mitch McConnell – 6911 Amy McGrath – […]

Kentucky Unemployment for July 2020

Friday, August 21 by WJRS Staff

Frankfort, KY – Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary July 2020 unemployment rate was 5.7 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet (EWDC). The preliminary July […]

Beauty Pageant Winners from 2020 Russell County Jaycees Fair

Sunday, August 2 by WJRS Staff

Winners in various beauty pageants at the 2020 Russell County Jaycees Fair on Friday night were announced. The winners are as follows: Little Miss and Mister Pageant Winner: Ellis Kate Wade of Somerset and […]

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Russell Springs, Jamestown experience population growths according to 2020 census

Working Kentuckians may get rebate on 2020 taxes

Russell County saw fewer auto collisions, more fatalities in 2020

Russell County sees growth in voter registration in 2020

COVID-19 numbers in RC in 2020

Rain for the Final Day of 2020

Stoops Says 2020 Season “One of Most Difficult” in His Coaching Career | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Unofficial 2020 General Election Russell County Vote Totals

Kentucky Unemployment for July 2020

Beauty Pageant Winners from 2020 Russell County Jaycees Fair

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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