Rexroat finishes top 8 in National Coach of the Year contest

Tuesday, August 1 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Laker Baseball Coach David Rexroat finished in the top 8 of the 2023 National High School Athletic Coaches Association Baseball Coach of the Year voting, finishing as a finalist among coaches from across […]

8 new COVID cases locally this week; LC District remains with ‘low’ virus spread

Wednesday, April 19 by Derek Aaron

There were eight new COVID-19 cases in Russell County this week, an increase of two from last week’s total of six, according to the Kentucky Department for Public Health. Looking at other counties in the […]

House bill looks to regulate Delta 8 products

Friday, March 17 by Derek Aaron

In Frankfort, House Bill 544 seeks to regulate Delta 8 products, which area a cannabis derivative. Charles Baglan files this update on the bill for WJRS NEWS…

District 8 highway crews ready for first winter event

Thursday, December 22 by Derek Aaron

With more than 29,000 tons of salt on hand, combined with more than 80 snow plows, salt spreaders and other equipment ready in Russell, Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Lincoln, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, and Wayne counties, […]

Nearly $8 million in settlement funds will support early childhood education

Wednesday, June 29 by Derek Aaron

The Governor’s Office of Early Childhood is set to receive nearly $8 million of Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement funds that will promote early childhood education around Kentucky. Gov. Andy Beshear said the funds will provide […]

Heat Advisory in effect until 8 p.m. tonight

Wednesday, June 15 by Derek Aaron

The National Weather Service says a Heat Advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. this evening for Russell and surrounding counties as dangerous heat index values between 105 and 109 are expected again today during […]

Lady Laker Softball falls to Somerset in 8 innings | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 30 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team dropped a close game against Somerset Tuesday night, falling 12-9 in 8 innings. The Lady Lakers fell down 5-0 in the top of the first inning, but battled back to take the lead and the game ended... Read More.

District 8 road crews preparing for Friday night’s winter weather event

Friday, March 11 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 8 highway crews are ready to respond to the winter storm expected to move across the state overnight. The U.S. National Weather Service out of Louisville has issued a winter […]

KYTC District 8 Crews Ready for Next Winter Event

Wednesday, January 19 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 snowfighters are ready for the next round of winter weather expected across the area tonight. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for all ten […]

District 8 Road Condition Update 9 A.M.

Monday, January 17 by Derek Aaron

Hazardous driving conditions remain; avoid travel Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 highway crews continue to plow and treat roadways across the district this morning, all roads remain covered and slick. Motorists should avoid travel […]

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Rexroat finishes top 8 in National Coach of the Year contest

8 new COVID cases locally this week; LC District remains with ‘low’ virus spread

House bill looks to regulate Delta 8 products

District 8 highway crews ready for first winter event

Nearly $8 million in settlement funds will support early childhood education

Heat Advisory in effect until 8 p.m. tonight

Lady Laker Softball falls to Somerset in 8 innings | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

District 8 road crews preparing for Friday night’s winter weather event

KYTC District 8 Crews Ready for Next Winter Event

District 8 Road Condition Update 9 A.M.

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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