Rep. Branscum reviews 2023 legislative session

Thursday, April 6 by Derek Aaron

Rep. Josh Branscum talked with WJRS NEWS about the recently-wrapped up 2023 30-day legislative session in Frankfort and what he thought some of the session’s high points were… We’ll have more from our discussion with […]

Dr. Miles named 2023 Health Hero Award recipient

Tuesday, April 4 by Zac Oakes

Dr. Richard Miles has been named the 2023 Dr. Hossein Fallahzadeh Public Health Hero Award winner. The award, presented by Lake Cumberland District Health Department (LCDHD), is bestowed annually to an individual who has demonstrated […]

Online absentee portal to open soon for 2023 primary election

Thursday, March 23 by Zac Oakes

The online portal to request an absentee ballot for the upcoming May primary election will be opening soon. The online portal will open in just over a week on Saturday, April 1. The portal opens […]

Laker Football releases 2023 schedule | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 28 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Football program has released its 2023 schedule. The schedule features four home games and six road games. The Lakers will be on the road for the first four games of the season, beginning the 2023 campaign with a game at... Read More.

Legislators pass midway point of 2023 ‘short’ session in Frankfort

Monday, February 27 by Derek Aaron

Nearly 900 bills have been introduced as the General Assembly has passed a critical point in its 30-day “short” session. Charles Baglan files this report for WJRS NEWS on several bills moving through the process […]

Former chamber president Gosser takes on role again in 2023

Wednesday, January 18 by Derek Aaron

Lindsey Wilson Gosser, who served as chamber president back in 2019, is back at the helm of the Russell County Chamber of Commerce this year. Gosser spoke to WJRS NEWS following Tuesday’s chamber meeting about […]

2023 General Assembly begins in Frankfort

Tuesday, January 3 by Derek Aaron

Today marks the start of a new legislative session in Frankfort. The 2023 session of the Kentucky General Assembly is considered a “short” session due to the 30-day period. Once again, Republicans have an advantage […]

Stay connected to the General Assembly during the 2023 legislative session

Saturday, December 31 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky General Assembly will kick off the 2023 legislative session on January 3rd, and Kentuckians have many ways to follow along with the action. Kentuckians can use online resources to: · See the General Assembly’s […]

Bid acceptance on new 911 center tabled until January 2023

Tuesday, December 13 by Derek Aaron

In a 3-2 vote on Monday night, the Russell County Fiscal Court voted in their regular monthly meeting to table the acceptance of any bids on the new 911 center project until January 2023 when […]

Tax refunds could decrease in 2023

Monday, December 5 by Derek Aaron

Taxpayers could see smaller tax refunds in 2023. The Internal Revenue Service says refunds could be smaller because taxpayers didn’t receive stimulus payments this tax year. Tax refunds are based on taxable income calculated by […]

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Rep. Branscum reviews 2023 legislative session

Dr. Miles named 2023 Health Hero Award recipient

Online absentee portal to open soon for 2023 primary election

Laker Football releases 2023 schedule | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Legislators pass midway point of 2023 ‘short’ session in Frankfort

Former chamber president Gosser takes on role again in 2023

2023 General Assembly begins in Frankfort

Stay connected to the General Assembly during the 2023 legislative session

Bid acceptance on new 911 center tabled until January 2023

Tax refunds could decrease in 2023

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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