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Deer harvest numbers around the Lake Cumberland area

Total harvest results from the recently completed deer hunting season have been released by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. The department reported 585 total deer harvested locally, the highest number since 1999. Around […]

Most area schools return to classroom today

Most area schools are returning to the classroom today. Russell County Schools are back on regular schedule in-person today. Adair County, Casey County, and Wayne County schools are back in-person today as well. Pulaski County […]

Frigid temperatures cause area schools to close

Frigid temperatures across the Lake Cumberland area caused several schools to close today. In-person classes were closed in Russell, Adair, Casey, Pulaski and Wayne counties with the Cold Weather Advisory still in effect for the […]

Snow projected to move into area tomorrow morning

Winter weather is expected to enter Russell County and the Lake Cumberland area tomorrow morning. Laker Country’s Sean Hammond has been tracking this winter storm and provided WJRS News with a look at what residents […]

Area could see winter weather this weekend

WJRS is continuing to track a potential winter storm that could impact the area Sunday into Monday. Current models indicate much of the winter weather will remain north of Russell County, but that is subject […]