Oakes talks impact of drought conditions for local farmers

Tuesday, May 19 by Zac Oakes

Drought conditions persist in Russell County and across the Lake Cumberland area. The U.S. Drought Monitor lists about half of Russell County in the extreme drought zone with the remainder in the severe drought zone. […]

Rain expected today, but likely won’t have much impact on dry conditions

Tuesday, October 7 by Zac Oakes

Rain is in the forecast today, but it’s not expected to make much of a dent in the dry conditions across Russell County. The latest update from the U.S. Drought Monitor lists Russell County and […]

Impact of raises on sheriff, county budgets; Polston said pay increases are necessary to attract and retain employees

Wednesday, September 10 by WJRS Staff

Yesterday on local news, we reported on a heated discussion between Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston and Magistrate Mickey Garner at Monday’s fiscal court meeting after Garner questioned Polston about recent raises provided to deputies […]

Cumberland Family Medical school dental program made big impact on local students

Wednesday, June 18 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford shared some statistics from the Cumberland Family Medical School Dental Program at Monday’s board meeting. Ford said the program made a great impact for Russell County students. Ford told […]

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 […]

Severe weather could impact area this afternoon evening; NOAA weather radios will be offline

Tuesday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

Another round of severe weather could make its way into the area this afternoon and evening. Michael Kochasic with the National Weather Service in Louisville said all modes of severe weather are on the table. […]

Dunbar says new law changing felony offenses could impact jail programs

Friday, April 4 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar said new laws changing the level of felony offenses could impact certain jail programs that have shown to be beneficial to the community. Dunbar said certain Class D felons, the […]

Sports complex could have major economic impact

Thursday, February 20 by Zac Oakes

A potential sports complex on French Valley Road could have a major economic impact on Russell County. A feasibility study was performed by The Sports Facilities Companies. It was funded by the Russell County IDA […]

KRV is making impact in local community

Wednesday, March 20 by Zac Oakes

Continuing our series on Kentucky Recovery Vocational, WJRS News spoke to Executive Director Jeric Devore about the impact KRV is making in the community and the individuals in the program. Devore also spoke about the […]

Salem Principal says Penny Lester has made great impact at school

Monday, March 4 by Zac Oakes

Penny Lester was the Elementary recipient for Russell County in this year’s Campbellsville University Excellence in Teaching Awards. Salem Elementary Principal KJ Webb spoke to WJRS News about Lester’s time at the school and the […]

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Oakes talks impact of drought conditions for local farmers

Rain expected today, but likely won’t have much impact on dry conditions

Impact of raises on sheriff, county budgets; Polston said pay increases are necessary to attract and retain employees

Cumberland Family Medical school dental program made big impact on local students

Wilson discusses local tourism economic impact

Severe weather could impact area this afternoon evening; NOAA weather radios will be offline

Dunbar says new law changing felony offenses could impact jail programs

Sports complex could have major economic impact

KRV is making impact in local community

Salem Principal says Penny Lester has made great impact at school

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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