35 Firefighters Battle Structure Fire for Over Four Hours in Extreme Heat

Thursday, September 10 by WJRS Staff

Thirty-five firefighters from three Russell County fire departments battled a structure fire for more than four-and-a-half hours Wednesday afternoon, while also dealing with dangerous heat conditions. The 911 call was received at approximately 2:30 p.m. […]

Crews continue to battle large wildfire in nearby McCreary County

Wednesday, April 15 by Zac Oakes

Crews continue to battle a large wildfire in nearby McCreary County. The fire was first reported on Sunday and was initially reported to only cover about four acres in the Daniel Boone National Forest. However, […]

Jamestown, Russell Springs fire crews battle house fire on Story Lane

Thursday, March 19 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Fire Department responded to a fire at a residence on Story Lane off the Highway 127 Bypass just a little after 8:00 this morning. On scene, fire crews encountered a one-story ranch style […]

Crews battle wildfire near Wayne/Clinton line

Wednesday, March 5 by Zac Oakes

Fire crews from multiple departments battled a wildfire in the Poplar Mountain area near the Wayne/Clinton County line last night. The fire reportedly began as a burn on private property that got out of control […]

Russell Springs, Jamestown fire departments battle barn fire Saturday afternoon

Monday, March 25 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs and Jamestown Fire Departments battled a barn fire in the Bernard Ridge area Saturday afternoon. The Russell Springs Fire Department was called out Saturday afternoon at around 4:15 to a barn on […]

Eli, Russell Springs Fire Departments battle at Cumberland Condos

Monday, March 11 by Zac Oakes

The Eli Fire Department was called out early Friday morning to a fire at Cumberland Condos, formerly known as Alligator Inn off Highway 76. Eli Fire Chief Marty Kazsuk told WJRS News crews were called […]

Russell Springs, Eli fire departments battle horse barn fire

Monday, December 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs and Eli Volunteer Fire Departments battled a fire at a horse barn Friday morning. According to the Russell Springs Fire Department, the blaze occurred just after 9 a.m. at a horse barn […]

Laker Golf team defeats Cumberland County, competes at Battle at the Bridge in recent action | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, August 9 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Golf team picked up a win over district rival Cumberland County yesterday. The Lakers shot a 159 on the day while Cumberland County shot a 168. Daylon Blevins led Russell County with a 39, while Noah McMillin, Kole Rixon, and Nate Aaron... Read More.

Fire crews battle blaze at Tri-County Flea Market

Monday, August 7 by Zac Oakes

Fire crews battled a fire at the Tri-County Flea Market in Burnside over the weekend. According to reports, the fire started just before midnight, going into the early morning hours of Saturday. Multiple agencies responded […]

Lady Lakers win in battle of the bats against South Laurel | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Saturday, March 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers topped the South Laurel Lady Cardinals in an offensive showcase Friday night by a score of 16-13. It was a big night for freshman Mallie McQueary, who went 4-4 at the plate with 4 RBI and a homerun in... Read More.

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35 Firefighters Battle Structure Fire for Over Four Hours in Extreme Heat

Crews continue to battle large wildfire in nearby McCreary County

Jamestown, Russell Springs fire crews battle house fire on Story Lane

Crews battle wildfire near Wayne/Clinton line

Russell Springs, Jamestown fire departments battle barn fire Saturday afternoon

Eli, Russell Springs Fire Departments battle at Cumberland Condos

Russell Springs, Eli fire departments battle horse barn fire

Laker Golf team defeats Cumberland County, competes at Battle at the Bridge in recent action | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Fire crews battle blaze at Tri-County Flea Market

Lady Lakers win in battle of the bats against South Laurel | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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