School board looking at turning old tennis courts into band practice area

Friday, April 25 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Band could have a new spot to practice. The band is well-known for practicing in front of Russell County Middle School in the summer and fall. However, discussions have been ongoing […]

Russell County recorded lowest unemployment rate in area in 2024; saw unemployment increase overall in 2024

Tuesday, April 22 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s 2024 unemployment rate was the lowest in the Lake Cumberland area. The Kentucky Center for Statistics reported a 2024 unemployment rate of 5 percent in Russell County. Cumberland County was slightly higher at […]

Russell County unemployment lowest in Lake Cumberland area for February

Tuesday, April 8 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s unemployment rate was the lowest in the Lake Cumberland area during the month of February. Russell County’s unemployment rate came in at 5.3 percent. Adair and Cumberland County weren’t far behind at 5.5 […]

Rainfall totals from area over last several days

Monday, April 7 by Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland area has experienced a significant amount of rainfall over the last five days. The local mesonet station located in the Eli community is reporting almost six inches of rain in Russell County […]

KSP conducting traffic checkpoints in the area

Saturday, April 5 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 will again be conducting traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area. This includes Russell County, along with Adair, Casey, Clinton and Cumberland counties, among others. Kentucky State Police say […]

County working on damaged road in Manntown area

Wednesday, April 2 by Zac Oakes

Judge Executive Randy Marcum said county road crews have been working on a damaged road in the Manntown area. The damage occurred from flooding that happened last month, causing the side of the road to […]

Russell County had lowest unemployment rate in Lake Cumberland area in January

Friday, March 21 by Zac Oakes

Russell County had the lowest unemployment rate in the Lake Cumberland area for the month of January. The Kentucky Center for Statistics reported an unemployment rate of 5.6 percent in January in Russell County. That […]

Health Department says no confirmed measles cases in Lake Cumberland area

Friday, March 7 by Zac Oakes

After social media posts circulated earlier this week about a case of measles in Pulaski County, the Lake Cumberland District Health Department announced that there are currently no confirmed cases of measles in the Lake […]

KRV beginning welding program to train individuals for area jobs

Thursday, February 27 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Recovery Vocational is set to begin a welding program in the coming months that will help train individuals in their program for welding jobs in the area. KRV Executive Director Jeric DeVore spoke to […]

Winter storm expected to bring snow to Lake Cumberland area tonight into tomorrow

Tuesday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

A winter storm is expected to bring snow to the Lake Cumberland area tonight into the early morning hours tomorrow. WJRS News participated in a conference call with the National Weather Service in Louisville. Meteorologist […]

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School board looking at turning old tennis courts into band practice area

Russell County recorded lowest unemployment rate in area in 2024; saw unemployment increase overall in 2024

Russell County unemployment lowest in Lake Cumberland area for February

Rainfall totals from area over last several days

KSP conducting traffic checkpoints in the area

County working on damaged road in Manntown area

Russell County had lowest unemployment rate in Lake Cumberland area in January

Health Department says no confirmed measles cases in Lake Cumberland area

KRV beginning welding program to train individuals for area jobs

Winter storm expected to bring snow to Lake Cumberland area tonight into tomorrow

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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