Marson, Branscum, the late Ray Barrett honored by city leaders

Monday, April 18 by Derek Aaron

Janette Marson, Russell County’s former tourism director, was honored at last Thursday night’s Russell Springs City Council meeting. WJRS NEWS caught up with Mayor Eddie Thomas following the meeting about Marson’s distinction as well as […]

Trooper Zach Scott honored with Legendary Partner award

Wednesday, March 16 by Derek Aaron

The Children’s Advocacy Centers of Kentucky held their 2022 Legendary Partner event earlier this week where Kentucky State Trooper Zach Scott was presented with a Legendary Partner award by Governor Andy Beshear. Trooper Scott was […]

Post 15 troopers honored by KSP for ‘lifesaving’ efforts

Tuesday, February 15 by Derek Aaron

Recently retired Kentucky State Police Sergeant James Richard and Trooper Jacob Harper of KSP Post 15 in Columbia recently were honored with “lifesaving” awards during the state police’s annual Sworn Awards ceremony. Post 15 received […]

UK Women’s Volleyball Team to Be Honored at Great American Ball Park for Reds Game | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, June 25 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Gabby Curry got to throw out the first pitch at an Atlanta Braves baseball game when she was named the Georgia high school athlete of the year before her freshman season on the Kentucky volleyball team. Now she’s going to get... Read More.

RSPD Assistant Chief Melissa Taylor honored for retirement after 17 years with department

Friday, April 9 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Assistant Police Chief Melissa Taylor was recognized Thursday night at the city council meeting for her 17 years of work with the Russell Springs Police Department. Taylor recently announced her retirement after a […]

UK Football Player Echols Honored Veteran’s Family During Gator Bowl | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, January 10 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Ally Echols grew up a Kentucky fan in Shepherdsville and met her husband, Thomas Paine Echols, a few months before he graduated high school there. Tom Echols, who was a year older, was from a military family. His father was in... Read More.

Local Students Honored at CU

Monday, December 23 by Sean Hammond

The Campbellsville University academic honors’ dean’s list for the Fall 2019 semester has been announced. Locals include Kaitlyn Brooke Hardwick, Hope Catherine Owens, Ethan Connor Fletcher, Hannah Elaine Watts, Alec Jamison Coffey, Karisa Jo Gentry, […]

Two Area Residents Honored as Outstanding Young Farm Family

Monday, December 9 by Sean Hammond

Wesley and Alicia Logsdon of Nancy in neighboring Pulaski County were honored last week as Kentucky Farm Bureau’s “2019 Outstanding Young Farm Family” at the 100th Annual Meeting at the Galt House in Louisville. This […]

Local Officers Honored by KY Department of Highway Safety

Friday, December 6 by Sean Hammond

The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety honored more than 200 law enforcement officers from across Kentucky on Thursday, including Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Nathan Ginn, Russell Springs Police Department Officer Ethan Pike, and Jamestown Police […]

Senator Max Wise Honored Monday Evening

Tuesday, October 22 by Sean Hammond

The Kentucky League of Cities honored Senator Max Wise during a joint meeting of the Russell Springs and Jamestown City Councils on Monday night for his work on Senate Bill One, the school safety bill. […]

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Marson, Branscum, the late Ray Barrett honored by city leaders

Trooper Zach Scott honored with Legendary Partner award

Post 15 troopers honored by KSP for ‘lifesaving’ efforts

UK Women’s Volleyball Team to Be Honored at Great American Ball Park for Reds Game | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RSPD Assistant Chief Melissa Taylor honored for retirement after 17 years with department

UK Football Player Echols Honored Veteran’s Family During Gator Bowl | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Local Students Honored at CU

Two Area Residents Honored as Outstanding Young Farm Family

Local Officers Honored by KY Department of Highway Safety

Senator Max Wise Honored Monday Evening

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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