Somerset Community College Graduates Large Class for 2024

Tuesday, May 7 by WJRS Staff

Almost 230 persons received degrees and graduated from Somerset Community College last week, making this year’s graduating class one of the largest ever. The 229 graduates were awarded 445 various degrees, almost 1500 certificates, and […]

Russell County Chamber holds first meeting of 2024

Wednesday, February 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce held its first meeting of 2024 yesterday after last month’s meeting was cancelled due to weather. WJRS News caught up with new chamber president Brittany Stephens to talk about […]

Russell County paramedic selected for 2024 Kentucky EMS Leadership Academy

Thursday, January 4 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County paramedic is one of 15 EMS professionals selected to participate in the 4th annual Kentucky EMS Leadership Academy. Russell County paramedic/supervisor Jordan Russell was selected to participate in the program. The academy, […]

KY General Assembly 2024 session now underway

Wednesday, January 3 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday marked the start of a new legislative session in Frankfort. The 2024 session of the Kentucky General Assembly is considered a “long” session due to the 60-day period, which will include passing the state’s […]

Incumbents file for reelection in 2024

Friday, December 8 by Zac Oakes

Four incumbent candidates have filed for reelection to their positions next year. Russell County Circuit Court Clerk Tony Kerr has filed for reelection. Kerr was first elected as Circuit Court Clerk in 1993. Three incumbent […]

Two events planned at Lake Cumberland Dragway in 2024

Monday, November 20 by Zac Oakes

With the success of the Halloween Havoc event at the Lake Cumberland Dragway a few weeks ago, the green light has been given to host more events there in the future. The same company that […]

Kynect enrollment opens today for 2024 health, dental insurance plans

Wednesday, November 1 by Zac Oakes

The state’s online portal for health and dental insurance opens today. Open enrollment through Kynect is available beginning today through Jan. 16, 2024. Kentuckians who sign up on or before Dec. 15, 2023, will have a […]

Rep. Branscum discusses opposition to recently-passed medical marijuana; looks to 2024

Tuesday, April 11 by Derek Aaron

We conclude our post legislative session wrap-up today with Rep. Josh Branscum. First, he talked with WJRS NEWS about his opposition to the medical marijuana bill… Rep. Branscum said the coming months would still see […]

Somerset’s LC Air Show postponed until 2024 due to airport work

Wednesday, March 8 by Derek Aaron

Neighboring Pulaski County’s popular Lake Cumberland Air Show will not take place this year, but will return again in 2024, according to a report in the Somerset Commonwealth Journal. The show brought in more than […]

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Somerset Community College Graduates Large Class for 2024

Russell County Chamber holds first meeting of 2024

Russell County paramedic selected for 2024 Kentucky EMS Leadership Academy

KY General Assembly 2024 session now underway

Incumbents file for reelection in 2024

Two events planned at Lake Cumberland Dragway in 2024

Kynect enrollment opens today for 2024 health, dental insurance plans

Rep. Branscum discusses opposition to recently-passed medical marijuana; looks to 2024

Somerset’s LC Air Show postponed until 2024 due to airport work

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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