Flu activity widespread in Kentucky; some schools closing

Thursday, November 3 by Zac Oakes

Flu activity across the state is considered widespread by the Kentucky Department for Public Health with children ages 1-10 being the age group most highly affected by the flu so far this season. That increase […]

Portion of Kendall Campground closing for erosion control project

Monday, October 24 by Derek Aaron

Portions of Kendall Campground and the Day Use Area below Wolf Creek Dam, including its boat ramp and roadway along the riverside campground, are closed for repairs today through early April 2023 to rehabilitate flood […]

Clerk’s office closing for period of time on Wednesday

Tuesday, September 27 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Clerk’s office will be closed from 9:30 a.m. until noon tomorrow, Wednesday, September 28th for a staff training, according to County Clerk Patti Glover. The office will reopen for normal business hours […]

Sheriff’s Office closing early today

Friday, July 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office will close early today due to the funeral for Sheriff Derek Polston’s mother-in-law. Anyone needing assistance can call Russell County Dispatch at 270-343-6600 or 911 to get a deputy.

Popular Somerset drive-in closing

Thursday, May 5 by Derek Aaron

The 27 Drive-In, a staple in Somerset in neighboring Pulaski County since 1967, announced on its social media page Wednesday night that it would not reopen for a 55th season this summer. The popular drive-in […]

Bill to prevent closing of churches in state of emergency moving forward in Frankfort

Thursday, March 17 by Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT — A measure that would prevent houses of worship from being singled out for closure during a state of emergency received approval Thursday from the Senate State and Local Government Committee. The bill’s sponsor, […]

Clinton County Schools closing the remainder of the week

Wednesday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

Clinton County Schools will be closing the remainder of the week due to high COVID numbers among staff and students, along with the possibility of more winter weather entering the area later this week. The […]

County Clerk’s office closing early Tuesday

Monday, June 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Clerks Office will be closing tomorrow at 11:00 to attend the funeral of a friend and co-worker’s father. The office will reopen Wednesday.

City Council to Consider Closing Portions of Two City Streets

Thursday, August 13 by WJRS Staff

The Russell Springs City Council will consider closing portions of two city streets as part of their regular monthly meeting Thursday. According to the agenda released by city officials, the council will discuss and take […]

Local Lawmakers Speak Out Against State Park Closing | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 28 by Sean Hammond

Efforts are underway by Russell County’s two state lawmakers to reverse a decision by the state to close Lake Cumberland State Park, beginning next week. As WJRS News reported Wednesday morning, the State Park announced on social media on Tuesday it was closing all... Read More.

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Flu activity widespread in Kentucky; some schools closing

Portion of Kendall Campground closing for erosion control project

Clerk’s office closing for period of time on Wednesday

Sheriff’s Office closing early today

Popular Somerset drive-in closing

Bill to prevent closing of churches in state of emergency moving forward in Frankfort

Clinton County Schools closing the remainder of the week

County Clerk’s office closing early Tuesday

City Council to Consider Closing Portions of Two City Streets

Local Lawmakers Speak Out Against State Park Closing | 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