KSP takes to the skies in national cruiser contest

Tuesday, July 1 by Zac Oakes

Frankfort, KY – On June 30, 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) encourage Kentuckians to help them win a competition that showcases state law enforcement agencies across the country as a […]

Lady Lakers fall to Union County in close contest | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, April 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team fell in a close one to Union County yesterday by a score of 5-3. Camdin Cooper and Addison Hart led Russell County at the plate, each finishing with 3 hits. Cooper drove in a pair of runs... Read More.

Today is last day to enter Bicentennial Pioneer Poetry & Prose contest

Monday, March 31 by Zac Oakes

Today is the last day to enter the Russell County Bicentennial Pioneer Poetry and Prose contest. The contest is organized by the Russell County Public Library. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield has more details on the […]

Pioneer Poetry contest set to get underway in March

Friday, February 28 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Bicentennial celebration is set to continue next month. March will be the launch of the Pioneer Poetry and Prose Contest. Russell County Public Library is organizing the event. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield […]

Pratt finishes 4th runner-up in state Distinguished Young Woman contest

Tuesday, January 14 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Emmy Pratt finished 4th runner-up in the Kentucky Distinguished Young Woman contest over the weekend. Pratt was named the Russell County Distinguished Young Woman back in the fall and competed in the state […]

Jamestown announces winners of annual decorating contest

Friday, December 27 by Zac Oakes

The City of Jamestown has announced the winners of its annual Christmas by Grace decorating contest. The business winner was Southern Nest Realty. 1st place was Jennifer Boston, 2nd place was Johnny and Nikki Weiand, […]

Today is last day to enter Jamestown Christmas decorating contest

Friday, December 20 by Zac Oakes

Today is the last day to register for the City of Jamestown’s annual Christmas by Grace Decorating Contest. Mayor Regena Hinton gave WJRS News all the details about the contest following last night’s city council […]

Jamestown bringing back home & business decorating contest

Friday, November 22 by Zac Oakes

Jamestown residents and businesses can begin signing up for the city’s annual Grace Foley Hall Memorial Decorating Contest. For more details and to register for the contest, call Jamestown City Hall at 270-343-4594.

Russell Co Shooting Sports competes at state contest

Monday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County 4-H Shooting Sports team competed at the state competition this weekend. Here is a look at how Russell County team members fared in individual competition. Carter Brown (9-11 year old division) – […]

Russell County 4-H performs well in state communication contest

Monday, August 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County 4-H chapter competed in the state written communication contest at the Kentucky State Fair. Nadia Kacar finished second place in the senior poetry contest. Autumn Onyon finished second in the songwriting competition. […]

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KSP takes to the skies in national cruiser contest

Lady Lakers fall to Union County in close contest | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Today is last day to enter Bicentennial Pioneer Poetry & Prose contest

Pioneer Poetry contest set to get underway in March

Pratt finishes 4th runner-up in state Distinguished Young Woman contest

Jamestown announces winners of annual decorating contest

Today is last day to enter Jamestown Christmas decorating contest

Jamestown bringing back home & business decorating contest

Russell Co Shooting Sports competes at state contest

Russell County 4-H performs well in state communication contest

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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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