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Health coverage annual enrollment period is now open

Gov. Andy Beshear is reminding Kentuckians that the health coverage annual enrollment period opens today, Nov. 1, providing citizens of the commonwealth the opportunity to sign up for commercial plan coverage that begins in 2022. […]

Chamber announces award winners at annual banquet

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet Thursday night with a large crowd on hand at the Russell County Auditorium. Multiple awards and recognitions were announced at the banquet. Dr. Rick Miles […]

Another Annual Event Cancelled Due to COVID-19

One of the area’s top annual festivals has been cancelled for this year.    The Foothills Festival, held the third weekend each October in downtown Albany, will not be held this year due to the concerns […]

Annual Storm Spotters Class is Next Month

The always popular storm spotters class is next month. Here’s Emergency Management Director H.M. Bottom… WJRS News will have more on severe weather awareness week in upcoming newscasts.

Annual Bluegrass Festival Begins Friday

Festival founder Clarissa “Moochie” Hart talked with WJRS News about the popular Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival, and specifically the lineup for Friday night at the KOA Campground… Admission on Friday night is $5 per person. […]