Former Russell County Police Officer Named Assistant Chief in Monticello

Friday, September 4 by WJRS Staff

A Russell County resident has been named Assistant Police Chief for the City of Monticello. According to reports, Officer Joey Hoover of Jamestown was appointed earlier this week to the position by Monticello Mayor Tracie […]

All Things Russell, 9-4, Agriculture in Russell County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 4 by Sean Hammond

Jeff and Tony talk about agriculture in Russell County with guests Jonathan Oakes and Amanda Robertson. All Things Russell is on every Friday morning at 8:00 am on Laker Country 104.9.

Russell County Man Arrested in Adair County on Drug Charges

Thursday, September 3 by WJRS Staff

A Russell County man was arrested early Tuesday morning in Adair County on drug charges. According to reports, 21 year old Logan Baker of Russell Springs was arrested following a stop of his vehicle shortly […]

Nine new cases of COVID-19 reported in Russell County

Tuesday, September 1 by Zac Oakes

Nine new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Russell County on Monday, according to the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. The new cases include the following: A 52-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic A […]

County passes resolution to pursue condemnation of drag strip

Monday, August 31 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved a resolution Monday morning to begin the process of condemning the property known as “The Drag Strip” between Jamestown and Russell Springs. The property, totaling a little more than […]

Eight overdose deaths reported in Russell County last year

Monday, August 31 by Zac Oakes

A new report from the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy revealed eight overdose deaths in Russell County in 2019. That number is an increase from six overdose deaths that were reported in the county […]

Unemployment increases in July in Russell County

Friday, August 28 by Zac Oakes

New statistics from the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet show an increase in unemployment in Russell County in the month of July. The report shows that the unemployment rate in Russell County during the […]

Two Wisconsin suspects arrested in Russell County on felony charges

Friday, August 28 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston said the sheriff’s office arrested two individuals from Wisconsin on Thursday. The individuals arrested were Josh Tampbell, 38, and Kerstin Ohrmundt, 20. Tampbell was arrested on local felony warrants, according […]

KSP investigating pedestrian collision in Clinton County

Thursday, August 27 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky State Police investigated a single -vehicle fatal collision on KY 558 approximately seven miles northeast of Albany on Wednesday around 11:12 a.m. CT. Preliminary investigation indicates a 2000 Jeep being operated by 41-year-old […]

LCDHD Daily COVID-19 Report for Wednesday, August 26th; Russell County with 11 New Cases

Thursday, August 27 by WJRS Staff

Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new death today from Green. We have experienced a total of 54 deaths resulting in a 3% mortality rate among known cases. Our hearts and prayers go out […]

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Former Russell County Police Officer Named Assistant Chief in Monticello

All Things Russell, 9-4, Agriculture in Russell County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Man Arrested in Adair County on Drug Charges

Nine new cases of COVID-19 reported in Russell County

County passes resolution to pursue condemnation of drag strip

Eight overdose deaths reported in Russell County last year

Unemployment increases in July in Russell County

Two Wisconsin suspects arrested in Russell County on felony charges

KSP investigating pedestrian collision in Clinton County

LCDHD Daily COVID-19 Report for Wednesday, August 26th; Russell County with 11 New Cases

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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