Still Time to Respond to 2020 Census

Wednesday, July 29 by Sean Hammond

Russell County residents still have time to answer the 2020 Census and your response is needed. Local officials say persons may go online to 2020census.gov and finish the online information form, which takes just a […]

“All Things Russell” with Dr. Rick Miles on July 24, 2020 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, July 24 by Sean Hammond

Today's program features Dr. Rick Miles, retired Russell County Physician. Dr. Miles talks about the move from Louisville to Russell County, the early days of the Russell County Hospital, and much more.

“All Things Russell” Regarding Public Health and COVID-19 July 17, 2020 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, July 17 by Sean Hammond

Today's program features Jonathan Dye, of the Lake Cumberland District Health Department and Michael Ford, Superintendent of Russell County Schools. Jeff talks with Mr. Dye and Mr. Ford about the reopening of schools in August amid the COVID-19 pandemic and what it could potentially... Read More.

Members of RCHS Class of 2020 Recognized Last Evening

Friday, July 17 by Sean Hammond

Senior Class Awards and Scholarship recognitions for the class members was the topic. Russell County High School assistant principals Anthony Darnell and Stacey Anderson were joined by Robin Rixon, Laura Davidson, and Shanna Darnell in […]

Class of 2020 Awards and Scholarship Recipients Recognized Tonight on WJRS

Thursday, July 16 by Sean Hammond

Russell County High School Seniors will be recognized for class awards and scholarships tonight in a program to be broadcast live here on WJRS. Robin Rixon, Laura Davidson, and Shanna Darnell will be on the […]

2020 State Real Property Tax Rate Has Been Set

Friday, July 3 by Sean Hammond

The Kentucky Department of Revenue has set the 2020 State Real Property Tax Rate at 12.2 cents per $100 of assessed value. The state property tax rate is based on the revenue generated from the […]

2020 RCHS Graduation Plans Finalized

Friday, May 8 by Sean Hammond

Local school officials have finalized plans for the Class of 2020 Commencement this year. WJRS News spoke with Russell County High School Principal Darren Gossage on Thursday… Cap and gown pickup will be May 14th […]

New Voting Rules for Primary Election 2020 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, April 26 by WJRS Staff

Secretary of State Michael Adams and Governor Andy Beshear announced last week some changes to voting for Primary Election 2020 due to COVID-19 and social distancing restrictions. Primary Election is schedule for June 23rd. Locally, the only contested race on the ballot will be... Read More.

Unemployment Rose in Russell County Between 2019 to 2020

Friday, March 20 by Sean Hammond

Unemployment rates rose in 94 Kentucky counties between January 2019 and January 2020, fell in 21 and stayed the same in 5 counties, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the […]

KSP Offering Chance at 2020 Jeep

Saturday, February 1 by Sean Hammond

Kentucky State Police is offering you the chance to win a 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon. KSP is selling raffle tickets for $10 a ticket and the proceeds will go toward Trooper Island Camp. The camp […]

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Still Time to Respond to 2020 Census

“All Things Russell” with Dr. Rick Miles on July 24, 2020 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

“All Things Russell” Regarding Public Health and COVID-19 July 17, 2020 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Members of RCHS Class of 2020 Recognized Last Evening

Class of 2020 Awards and Scholarship Recipients Recognized Tonight on WJRS

2020 State Real Property Tax Rate Has Been Set

2020 RCHS Graduation Plans Finalized

New Voting Rules for Primary Election 2020 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Unemployment Rose in Russell County Between 2019 to 2020

KSP Offering Chance at 2020 Jeep

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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