New school electronic communication law looms as multiple school trips are coming up

Monday, June 23 by Zac Oakes

Senate Bill 181, the law that places restrictions on electronic communication between school district employees and students, will go into effect on Friday. Last Monday, the Russell County Board of Education voted to approve the […]

Russell Springs Council hears first reading of zoning ordinance, vote likely coming at next council meeting

Tuesday, June 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council met in special session yesterday morning, which included the first reading of a new zoning ordinance. The new ordinance would establish a hospital/medical zone, which would be the required zone […]

Hospital announces community health screenings coming in July

Friday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital has announced it will be hosting its annual Community Health Screenings in July. The health screenings will take place at the Russell Springs Elementary School gymnasium from Monday, July 14 through Saturday, […]

January Bicentennial Event coming up

Saturday, January 4 by Zac Oakes

The first event celebrating Russell County’s Bicentennial this year is coming up. Susan Melton from the Russell County Judge Executive’s Office shared a few details with WJRS. The event will take place at the Russell […]

Last day to avoid property tax penalty is coming up

Saturday, December 28 by Zac Oakes

Those who haven’t paid their county property taxes and want to avoid the 5 percent penalty will need to make those payments soon. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston is reminding county property owners that the […]

REAL ID deadline is coming up

Wednesday, December 25 by Zac Oakes

The state’s deadline for residents to get a REAL ID compliant driver’s license is coming up in just a few months. Kentuckians have until May 7 to upgrade their license to be compliant with REAL […]

Kobe Brea embraces role coming off the bench | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 5 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Koby Brea was the nation’s top 3-point shooter at Dayton last season when he made 100 of 201 3’s, a 49.8 percent mark — the highest percentage in the NCAA in six seasons. None of that was a huge surprise considering... Read More.

Laker Band has busy schedule coming up

Tuesday, November 19 by Zac Oakes

With marching season over, the Russell County Laker Marching Band still has a busy upcoming schedule with several events coming up. Band Director Curtis Ervin discussed a few of those upcoming events on Community Conversations […]

High school bass fishing championships coming to Lake Cumberland

Friday, September 27 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky High School Bass Fishing Championships will soon be coming to Lake Cumberland. The KHSAA Board of Control approved a four-year site rotation yesterday for the Operation UNITE Bass Fishing State Championships presented by […]

Fiscal court seeking grant for election equipment; study on possible sports complex coming

Thursday, August 1 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court held a brief special-called meeting yesterday afternoon. The court approved a resolution to seek a grant for around $8,000 for upgrades to election equipment through the Help America Vote Act. […]

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New school electronic communication law looms as multiple school trips are coming up

Russell Springs Council hears first reading of zoning ordinance, vote likely coming at next council meeting

Hospital announces community health screenings coming in July

January Bicentennial Event coming up

Last day to avoid property tax penalty is coming up

REAL ID deadline is coming up

Kobe Brea embraces role coming off the bench | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Band has busy schedule coming up

High school bass fishing championships coming to Lake Cumberland

Fiscal court seeking grant for election equipment; study on possible sports complex coming

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

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