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Poker Run begins today on Lake Cumberland

The annual Lake Cumberland Poker Run kicks off today and local marinas are ready to host the many high-powered boats that have been making their way to the area. The Poker Run, headquartered at State […]

127 Yard Sale begins this week

The annual 127 Yard Sale begins this week, making its way from Michigan to Alabama with Russell County serving as a mid-way point for the world’s longest yard sale. While the annual yard sale doesn’t […]

Less than three weeks until school year begins

The beginning of the 2022-23 school year is drawing close as the new school year begins in less than three weeks. Students return to the classroom on Wednesday, Aug. 17 for the first day of […]

Demolition begins on old RS police station

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas provided an update to WJRS NEWS on the demolition of an old city building on High Street and how long it may take… The Russell Springs City Council unanimously approved […]

Early voting begins today

Registered voters in Russell County can begin heading to the polls to cast their ballots today. Early voting in Russell County begins today, with polls open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the South […]

Early in-person voting begins tomorrow

Early in-person voting at the South Kentucky RECC building on Highway 127 begins tomorrow. Early voting will take place Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the RECC building located at […]

Excused in-person absentee voting begins today

Excused in-person absentee voting will begin today. In-person absentee voting will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today in the Russell County Clerk’s Office in the old courthouse, and will also be the […]