School Board Changes Vote; Votes No School on Veteran’s Day Next Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 25 by Sean Hammond

Citing pressure from the community, the Russell County school board changed its position from one month ago, and voted last night to not have school next year on Veterans Day. The calendar planning committee for the school system had earlier recommended that the local... Read More.

Library to Remain Closed the Rest of the Day

Thursday, February 20 by Sean Hammond

Library Director Lindsey Westerfield has the details…

Today is World Diabetes Day

Thursday, November 14 by Sean Hammond

Here is Lake Cumberland District Health Department Diabetes Education Coordinator Jamie Lee with details… Lee shared a few symptoms and risk factors for the disease…

Today is Election Day

Tuesday, November 5 by Sean Hammond

Today is General Election 2019 and voters have several races to cast ballots on. The polls are open until 6 pm this evening and anyone in line at that time will be allowed to vote. […]

This Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day

Tuesday, October 22 by Sean Hammond

The Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be participating in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day this coming Saturday, October 26 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Post 15 located at 1118 Jamestown […]

Today is Last Day to Register to Vote in Upcoming Election

Monday, October 7 by Sean Hammond

Today is the deadline to register to vote in the November 5th General Election. The county clerks’ office will accept online and paper applications until 4 pm today and mail-in voter registration applications must be […]

Tuesday is High Attendance Day in the School District

Monday, September 16 by Sean Hammond

Russell County Schools Director of Pupil Personnel Cindy Damron talked with WJRS NEWS about the school system’s acknowledgment of high attendance day happening this week in the district…

Increased Law Enforcement for Labor Day Weekend

Friday, August 30 by Sean Hammond

The Kentucky State Police is stepping up enforcement efforts over the long Labor Day weekend during its Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign. The campaign began several weeks back but really gears up this […]

First Day of School is Tomorrow

Tuesday, August 13 by Sean Hammond

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford talked with WJRS News as a new school year for local students, faculty and staff is set to begin…

Local 4-H Member Competed in KY 4-H Communications Day Saturday

Tuesday, July 16 by Sean Hammond

Anna Gosser, former 5th grade students at Russell Springs Elementary, received a blue ribbon in the 11-year old speech category. Her speech title was “The Best Christmas Present Even.” Anna’s parents are Joe and Julianne […]

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School Board Changes Vote; Votes No School on Veteran’s Day Next Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Library to Remain Closed the Rest of the Day

Today is World Diabetes Day

Today is Election Day

This Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day

Today is Last Day to Register to Vote in Upcoming Election

Tuesday is High Attendance Day in the School District

Increased Law Enforcement for Labor Day Weekend

First Day of School is Tomorrow

Local 4-H Member Competed in KY 4-H Communications Day Saturday

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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