Labor Day Closings
The Labor Day holiday brings the closures of government offices around the county. Both the city halls in Russell Springs and Jamestown will be closed Monday, September 5th, as will the Russell County Courthouse and […]
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Overdose Awareness Day recognized today
Today, following an order from Gov. Andy Beshear, flags at all state office buildings have been lowered to half-staff until sunset in observation of Overdose Awareness Day in Kentucky. Overdose Awareness Day is an event […]
First day of school brings buses back to local roadways
With today being the first day of school for students in Russell County, District Transportation Director Eric Wolford told WJRS NEWS that means the return of school buses on rural county roads and advised motorists […]
Watch party for Great Day Live set for Friday morning
There will be a watch party for the airing of Great Day Live: Russell County Edition tomorrow. The watch party will take place tomorrow morning at Key Twin Cinema. The show will begin at 9 […]
Local 4-H members perform well at Communications Day
Russell County 4-H members finished with strong performances at the Kentucky 4-H Communications Day last week. Elizabeth Hoskins was the Champion of Senior Foods. Kate Daffron was the Champion of Senior Performing Arts Sadie Grace […]
Wilson says Russell County tourism strong over Independence Day weekend
Independence Day is typically a popular holiday for visitors to vacation to Lake Cumberland, and Russell County Tourism Director Danielle Wilson said this past weekend was no exception. Wilson said the annual Lakefest in Jamestown, […]
Government offices to be closed Independence Day
The Independence Day holiday brings the closures of government offices around the county. Both the city halls in Russell Springs and Jamestown will be closed Monday, July 4th, as will the Russell County Courthouse and […]
Elder Abuse Awareness Day proclaimed
Representatives from the Russell County Elder Abuse Council, the Lake Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living, the Russell County Senior Center, Intrepid, Lifeline, and the Russell County Public Library gathered at the library […]
Lawson’s big day on the mound leads Lakers past Madison Central in state tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Laker Baseball team, led by a strong performance on the mound by senior Nathan Lawson, knocked off the 11th Region Champion Madison Central Indians by a score of 2-1 in the opening round of the Clark's Pump-N-Shop KHSAA Baseball State Tournament Thursday evening.... Read More.
Mill Springs to hold Memorial Day Ceremony
On Monday, May 30, 2022, Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument (NM), in partnership with Mill Springs National Cemetery, will be holding annual Memorial Day Services. Mill Springs Battlefield NM and the National Cemetery would like […]