Mayor discusses softball field project

Monday, July 14 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs is currently working on a project aimed at improving the softball field at the old Russell Springs Elementary School, known as the Charlene Harris Educational Center or the Somerset Community […]

Thompson discusses Medicaid billing at hospital, doesn’t project layoffs from Big Beautiful Bill

Thursday, July 10 by Zac Oakes

WJRS News recently sat down with Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson to discuss the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill in Congress and its impact on Medicaid funding. Thompson gave a breakdown to WJRS […]

Jamestown Police Chief discusses alcohol at Lakefest, road closures for celebration

Friday, July 4 by Zac Oakes

As Lakefest gets underway this evening, one notable change coming to this year’s event is a vendor selling alcoholic beverages. Jamestown Police Chief Jeff Kerns was a guest on Community Conversation on WJRS yesterday to […]

School board discusses new law regarding communication between students and school employees

Tuesday, June 17 by Zac Oakes

A new law set to take effect later this month drastically alters communication between students and school district employees. Senate Bill 181 requires all electronic communication between a student and an employee of the school […]

Wilson discusses local tourism economic impact

Monday, June 16 by Zac Oakes

Last week on local news, we reported that new data showed a significant increase in tourism spending from 2023 to 2024. That report showed an increase of around $6.6 million in tourism spending in Russell […]

Fiscal court discusses new law pertaining to side-by-side vehicles

Friday, June 13 by Zac Oakes

Near the end of the Russell County Fiscal Court meeting this week, Sheriff Derek Polston addressed the court about a new law concerning side-by-side utility vehicles. Senate Bill 63 allows street-legal special-purpose vehicles, like a […]

Russell Springs Mayor discusses zoning ordinance for alcohol and drug treatment facilities

Wednesday, June 11 by Zac Oakes

At a special-called meeting of the Russell Springs City Council last week, the council heard the first reading of a new zoning ordinance placing restrictions on alcohol and drug treatment entities. Under the new zoning […]

School board discusses potential practice area for Laker Band

Tuesday, May 27 by Zac Oakes

At its most recent meeting, the Russell County Board of Education discussed the potential new practice area for the Laker Band. The topic was raised last month after discussions between Band Director Curtis Ervin and […]

Westerfield discusses plans for The Green at RCPL

Friday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Public Library has big plans for a five-acre development behind the library called The Green. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield said the space will include a large indoor/outdoor pavilion. Other plans for the space […]

Kazsuk discusses damage from tornado, praises response from emergency workers

Monday, May 19 by Zac Oakes

The tornado Friday night hit close to home for Eli Volunteer Fire Department Chief Marty Kazsuk. Kazsuk told WJRS News he was at home when the tornado came through, not far from his home. With […]

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Mayor discusses softball field project

Thompson discusses Medicaid billing at hospital, doesn’t project layoffs from Big Beautiful Bill

Jamestown Police Chief discusses alcohol at Lakefest, road closures for celebration

School board discusses new law regarding communication between students and school employees

Wilson discusses local tourism economic impact

Fiscal court discusses new law pertaining to side-by-side vehicles

Russell Springs Mayor discusses zoning ordinance for alcohol and drug treatment facilities

School board discusses potential practice area for Laker Band

Westerfield discusses plans for The Green at RCPL

Kazsuk discusses damage from tornado, praises response from emergency workers

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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