Corps monitoring water quality in lake, river; ‘good’ so far in 2022

Monday, August 29 by Derek Aaron

A water quality team of biologists with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers collected water samples in recent months, and will again this fall, from Wolf Creek Dam’s tailwater along with numerous locations in Lake […]

State ‘ag tag’ donations more than $600,000 in 2022

Monday, August 22 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky farmers donated $606,223.11 to the Ag Tag Program for 2022, bringing the total of donations to more than $4.3 million since 2016, according to Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles. “I want to thank […]

Sheriff’s Office releases June 2022 activity report

Tuesday, July 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office released its monthly activity report for June. The sheriff’s office recorded 452 calls for service, 25 arrests, and 15 mental health transports. The sheriff’s office also reported 106 court papers […]

Wells named 2022 Duo Broadband Scholar

Thursday, June 23 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County resident has been named a DUO Broadband Scholar at Lindsey Wilson College. Caroline Wells of Russell Springs, Kentucky, has received the Lindsey Wilson DUO Broadband Scholarship. She will attend the liberal arts […]

Class of 2022 celebrates graduation

Monday, May 30 by Zac Oakes

The Class of 2022 walked across the stage and accepted their diplomas at Russell County High School’s graduation ceremony Friday night. The class had 168 members that graduated Friday night. After graduation, many of the […]

Full breakdown of 2022 Primary Election in Russell County

Wednesday, May 18 by Zac Oakes

Below is a full breakdown of the 2022 Primary Election in Russell County. County Judge Executive (R) Randy Marcum – 2,700 Clarissa “Moochie” Hart – 1,932 Clete McAninch – 1,708 Patrick Loy – 277 Brad […]

UK Volleyball Coach Skinner Excited About 2022 Season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 11 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Craig Skinner never backs off challenging his team to get it ready to defend its Southeastern Conference championship and he certainly has not with his upcoming schedule.Kentucky, the 2020 national volleyball champion, will host three of last year’s Final Four teams... Read More.

Legislators entering final days of 2022 General Assembly

Monday, March 14 by Derek Aaron

State legislators are entering the crucial final days of the 2022 General Assembly. Keith West takes a look back at last week’s activity for WJRS NEWS, including the latest status on the state’s biennial budget…

2022 General Assembly passes its halfway point

Monday, February 21 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky General Assembly last week took up several school-related issues regarding student safety, academic standards, masking, and athletics. Keith West files this report from Frankfort… Representatives also discussed a measure to stop SLAPP lawsuits […]

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Corps monitoring water quality in lake, river; ‘good’ so far in 2022

State ‘ag tag’ donations more than $600,000 in 2022

Sheriff’s Office releases June 2022 activity report

Wells named 2022 Duo Broadband Scholar

Class of 2022 celebrates graduation

Full breakdown of 2022 Primary Election in Russell County

UK Volleyball Coach Skinner Excited About 2022 Season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Legislators entering final days of 2022 General Assembly

2022 General Assembly passes its halfway point

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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