Local Emergency Management Director encourages people to be prepared for winter weather

Friday, January 10 by Zac Oakes

With winter weather making its way into the Lake Cumberland area today, Russell County Emergency Management Director Michael Bray is encouraging people to be prepared. Bray was on Community Conversations on WJRS yesterday and spoke […]

School Transportation Director discusses fuel costs for buses

Thursday, November 21 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Transportation Director Eric Wolford was on Community Conversations on WJRS this week, discussing the costs associated with transportation. Wolford said one of the biggest expenses is fuel for the school buses. Wolford […]

Shepherd named Interim EMS Director

Friday, October 25 by Zac Oakes

Russell County EMS has a new interim director. The local ambulance board selected Charles Shepherd as the new interim director for EMS at a special-called board meeting this morning after former director Robert Baugh was […]

Baugh terminated as EMS Director, special-called meeting tomorrow to select interim director

Thursday, October 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Ambulance Service Board held a special-called meeting this week where the board unanimously approved to terminate director Robert Baugh, effective immediately. Baugh served as the director for Russell County EMS since 2022, […]

Adair Emergency Management Director & both deputies resign

Friday, September 20 by Zac Oakes

There has been another resignation of a notable county official in neighboring Adair County. Yesterday, Adair County Emergency Management Director Mike Keltner announced his resignation, which will be effective October 4. Two deputies in the […]

School board receives working budget ; finance director says district is in good shape

Wednesday, September 18 by Zac Oakes

The budget for Russell County Schools for this school year will be at an all time high…more than $28 million. District Treasurer Marla Carnes, in presenting the budget to the board, noted that although […]

School Transportation Director urges public to be cautious, patient as students return to school tomorrow

Tuesday, August 20 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Transportation Director Eric Wolford is reminding the public to be cautious and patient with tomorrow being the first day of school in Russell County. Wolford told WJRS News that as buses hit […]

Tourism director Wilson says holiday weekend was great for local tourism

Wednesday, July 10 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Tourism Director Danielle Wilson said this past holiday weekend was great for tourism in Russell County. Wilson noted that area fireworks shows brought in several visitors and as always, Independence Day is a […]

ESPN recruiting director Paul Biancardi knows NIL changes the way Mark Pope will recruit at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 30 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught ESPN recruiting director/basketball analyst Paul Biancardi likes what he’s seen from new Kentucky coach Mark Pope’s recruiting strategy. “Every coach recruits to their personal liking. Not every coach goes after one-and-done players. Some are comfortable recruiting, coaching and developing talent,” Biancardi... Read More.

Jamestown recognizes police officers, outgoing public works director

Monday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

The City of Jamestown had several recognitions at its last city council meeting. The council recognized outgoing Public Works Director Neal Jackson, along with multiple police officers. Here’s Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton on the recognitions. […]

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Local Emergency Management Director encourages people to be prepared for winter weather

School Transportation Director discusses fuel costs for buses

Shepherd named Interim EMS Director

Baugh terminated as EMS Director, special-called meeting tomorrow to select interim director

Adair Emergency Management Director & both deputies resign

School board receives working budget ; finance director says district is in good shape

School Transportation Director urges public to be cautious, patient as students return to school tomorrow

Tourism director Wilson says holiday weekend was great for local tourism

ESPN recruiting director Paul Biancardi knows NIL changes the way Mark Pope will recruit at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Jamestown recognizes police officers, outgoing public works director

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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