Sheriff’s office assists KSP with drug investigation in Fonthill community

Friday, January 29 by Zac Oakes

Law enforcement arrested a Russell Springs man on drug trafficking charges following an investigation. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston told WJRS News the sheriff’s office assisted with an investigation led by Kentucky State Police into […]

Community blood drive is today

Thursday, January 28 by Zac Oakes

A community blood drive will be held in the community room of the South Kentucky RECC Building today from 12-6 p.m. CT. All donors will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies and receive a limited edition […]

Main Street coffee shop aims to be “common ground” for community

Tuesday, December 29 by Zac Oakes

Nick Armstrong and Robin MacDougall didn’t know each other until they came into contact through a mutual friend who helped connect them because of a shared vision of a coffee shop on Main Street in […]

Community Action Agency hosting virtual resource fair

Wednesday, December 2 by Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency will be hosting a virtual resource fair on Dec. 7 at 1 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about programs such as the ones listed below and […]

OPINION: The importance of community involvement | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, October 25 by Zac Oakes

Recently I read “Divided We Fall” by Kentucky native, David French. The premise of the book is that Americans are becoming more separated by politics and, if not rectified, that separation could realistically lead to the dissolution of our union. French puts forth a... Read More.

Judge Executive Gary Robertson asks community to follow COVID guidelines

Tuesday, October 6 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge Executive Gary Robertson issued a statement Tuesday afternoon, encouraging Russell County citizens to follow CDC guidelines to protect themselves and others from COVID-19. In his statement, Robertson said he was on a […]

Community blood drive scheduled for Oct. 1

Tuesday, September 22 by Zac Oakes

A community blood drive is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 1 at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room from 12:30-5:30. Details can be found in the flyer below.

OPINION: Community comes together for sake of students

Friday, August 28 by Zac Oakes

There’s just something about a small town and the way the people come together in a time of need. That’s been on full display this week as the Russell County School District started the new […]

Russell County Hospital cancels Community Health Screening

Monday, August 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital will not be offering its annual Community Health Screening this year, according to a release from the hospital. The hospital plans to resume the service in 2021. “Russell County Hospital has taken […]

Henry Noel, age 82, of the Glensfork Community

Sunday, August 9 by WJRS Staff

Henry Noel, 82, of Glens Fork, Kentucky, died Friday, August 7, 2020. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 10, 2020 at 11amCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in Columbia, KY with Bro. Kenneth Rogers officiating. […]

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Sheriff’s office assists KSP with drug investigation in Fonthill community

Community blood drive is today

Main Street coffee shop aims to be “common ground” for community

Community Action Agency hosting virtual resource fair

OPINION: The importance of community involvement | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Judge Executive Gary Robertson asks community to follow COVID guidelines

Community blood drive scheduled for Oct. 1

OPINION: Community comes together for sake of students

Russell County Hospital cancels Community Health Screening

Henry Noel, age 82, of the Glensfork Community

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Obituaries

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