Russell Springs Man Arrested in Adair County
A Russell Springs man was arrested Monday in Columbia on drug charges. According to a release from the Columbia Police Department, city officers responded to a report of a person passed out in a […]
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Drowning investigation in Wayne County
Authorities are investigating an apparent drowning that occurred in Wayne County Monday night. According to Z93 in Monticello, Wayne County Coroner Gordon Hicks pronounced a 74-year-old male from Louisville dead at the scene. The incident […]
County makes appointments to tourism, extension boards
The Russell County Fiscal Court unanimously approved appointments to the tourism and extension boards at a meeting Monday evening. Michael Kennedy, general manager at State Dock, was appointed to the tourism board. Kennedy will fill […]
Russell County Schools to remain virtual this week
Russell County Schools will remain virtual this week, and the situation will be reviewed at the end of the week, per Superintendent Michael Ford. At the time of the decision, Russell County was in the orange […]
Russell County Fiscal Court to meet Monday
The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet on Monday at 5:30 p.m. in the Russell County Courthouse. Below is the agenda for the meeting. WELCOME, PLEDGE & OPENING PRAYER MINUTES PAY BILLS DETENTION CENTER REPORT […]
Russell County teen flown out after accidental shooting
A Russell County teenager was flown from a scene reportedly off GV Hale Road Monday evening after an accidental shooting. Many details remain unknown, but WJRS News has confirmed with local law enforcement that a […]
Russell County voter turnout nearly 62 percent
Nearly 62 percent of registered voters in Russell County casted a ballot in the November general election. That number is considered unofficial as of right now. However, in examining the total number of votes cast, […]
KSP investigating Casey County murder
Detectives from the Kentucky State Police Post 15 are conducting a murder investigation in Casey County following a property dispute that occurred Wednesday at approximately 5:44 PM four miles east of Liberty on Dry Ridge […]
Russell County High School Basketball begin season in less than three weeks | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
It's almost time for the Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers to hit the floor for their season openers. In less than three weeks, Russell County will host Somerset in a boy-girl doubleheader. Tuesday, Nov. 24 is the scheduled opener for both RCHS squads,... Read More.
Wayne County Approves Sale of Alcohol
Wayne County became the latest county in the Lake Cumberland area to approve the sale of alcohol. Voters on Tuesday approved the measure on the ballot by just over 900 votes. Wayne County, much like […]