R S Council Receives Updates on Taxes, Holiday Events & Street Paving

Friday, October 9 by WJRS Staff

Property tax bills, holiday events and street improvements were among the topics discussed during Thursday evening’s Russell Springs City Council meeting. Mayor Eddie Thomas announced city property tax bills will be mailed Monday, October 12th. […]

Tourism Director Says Holiday Weekend Was ‘Incredible’ for Lake Cumberland

Monday, July 6 by WJRS Staff

An outstanding Independence Day weekend is being credited with bringing thousands of visitors to Russell County and communities across the Lake Cumberland region. Russell County Tourism Executive Director Danielle Wilson says the holiday weekend exceeded […]

Numerous Holiday Weekend Arrests Reported

Monday, July 6 by WJRS Staff

Several individuals were arrested over the Independence Day holiday weekend on a variety of charges in Russell and surroundinSg counties. In Russell County, 45-year-old Tessa Sturgill of Russell Springs was arrested Saturday evening by Kentucky […]

Local closings/schedule changes in observance of Independence Day Holiday

Friday, July 3 by Zac Oakes

There are several local closings to report in observance of the Independence Day holiday tomorrow. Russell Springs City Hall, Jamestown City Hall, and the Russell County Courthouse will be closed today. The Russell County Judicial […]

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday closings

Monday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

We have some closings to report for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday today. The Russell County Judicial Center and Russell County Courthouse are closed today. Russell Springs and Jamestown City Hall are […]

Lakers take first place in East Jessamine Holiday Tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 30 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team took first place in the East Jessamine Holiday Tournament yesterday. The Lakers defeated Bullitt East in the tournament championship by a score of 66-61. Bryson Irvin led Russell County in scoring in the game with 21 points. Dylan Stanelle... Read More.

RCHS Basketball teams playing in holiday events today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 29 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams are in action in holiday events today. The Lakers will take on Newport Central Catholic in the East Jessamine Holiday Basketball Tournament. The Lady Lakers will take on Gallatin County in the Somerset... Read More.

Lakers lose a pair of close games in Berea Holiday Classic | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 22 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team lost a pair of close games over the weekend in the Berea Holiday Classic. The Lakers fell to the Boyle County Rebels by a score of 69-67 on Saturday. Maddox Shearer scored a team-high 24 points in the game. Noah... Read More.

Drivers reminded to use extra caution on highways during Thanksgiving holiday

Thursday, November 27 by Zac Oakes

From Kentucky Office of Highway Safety As families across Kentucky take to the roads this Thanksgiving, Team Kentucky is reminding drivers that safety should always come first. Buckling up and avoiding distractions like cell phones […]

South KY RECC warning of holiday utility scams

Wednesday, November 19 by Zac Oakes

South Kentucky RECC is warning area residents about ongoing holiday utility scams. The local electric cooperative says scammers are particularly active during the holiday season and target co-op members with fake utility bill threats. South […]

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R S Council Receives Updates on Taxes, Holiday Events & Street Paving

Tourism Director Says Holiday Weekend Was ‘Incredible’ for Lake Cumberland

Numerous Holiday Weekend Arrests Reported

Local closings/schedule changes in observance of Independence Day Holiday

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday closings

Lakers take first place in East Jessamine Holiday Tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Basketball teams playing in holiday events today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers lose a pair of close games in Berea Holiday Classic | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Drivers reminded to use extra caution on highways during Thanksgiving holiday

South KY RECC warning of holiday utility scams

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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