KY Fish and Wildlife preparing for extra patrol over 4th of July holiday

Friday, June 30 by Zac Oakes

With the 4th of July coming up and many people taking a long weekend to celebrate the holiday, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife says it is increasing patrol on Lake Cumberland. Kentucky Fish […]

Adkins touts KY economic successes in trip to Russell Co.

Thursday, June 22 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky political veteran and Gov. Andy Beshear’s senior adviser, Rocky Adkins, was in the area earlier this week, speaking at the local chamber of commerce meeting. WJRS NEWS caught up with Adkins at the event, […]

Ribbon cut on new KY Mesonet site in Russell County

Wednesday, June 7 by Derek Aaron

A ribbon cutting was held on Tuesday at Russell County’s Woodland Farms in the Ono community for the new Kentucky Mesonet site. The Mesonet, a division of the Kentucky Climate Center, is a statewide weather […]

Free fishing weekend is this weekend in KY

Thursday, June 1 by Derek Aaron

Gather the family and go fishing the first weekend in June for free in Kentucky. Fishing is good, clean outdoor fun that everyone can enjoy with a minimal investment in gear and time. Hundreds of […]

Last day to vote for Lake Cumberland as KY Living’s ‘Best Water Tourism Spot’

Wednesday, May 31 by Derek Aaron

Today is the final day to vote for Lake Cumberland as Kentucky’s “Best Water Tourism Spot” as part of Kentucky Living’s 14th annual Best in Kentucky awards. Lake Cumberland is facing off against Green River […]

Russell County among 30 in KY that could benefit from Americorps grant

Wednesday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday, Governor Andy Beshear’s office announced $14.7 million in Americorps grants for various projects around the state. Among those is more than $723,000 for the Family Resource and Youth Service Centers Corps. The grant helps […]

Early voting continues today at South KY RECC

Friday, May 12 by Zac Oakes

Today is the second day of early, in-person voting for next week’s primary election. Early voting at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room in Jamestown takes place today and Saturday. Voters can cast their ballots […]

Lake Cumberland in the running for KY Living’s ‘Best Water Tourism Spot’ in state

Thursday, May 4 by Derek Aaron

Voting in Kentucky Living’s 14th annual Best in Kentucky awards began this week with Lake Cumberland in the running for “Best Water Tourism Spot”. Lake Cumberland is facing off against Green River Lake State Park […]

KY Fish and Wildlife Auction set for May 1

Friday, April 28 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will host a live auction in May to sell surplus items and confiscated hunting and fishing equipment. Surplus property and confiscated items will be auctioned at 8 […]

KY unemployment rate stays steady

Saturday, April 22 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary March 2023 unemployment rate was 3.8 percent according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics. The rate remains unchanged from a year ago. Over the past 15 months, the rate has been […]

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KY Fish and Wildlife preparing for extra patrol over 4th of July holiday

Adkins touts KY economic successes in trip to Russell Co.

Ribbon cut on new KY Mesonet site in Russell County

Free fishing weekend is this weekend in KY

Last day to vote for Lake Cumberland as KY Living’s ‘Best Water Tourism Spot’

Russell County among 30 in KY that could benefit from Americorps grant

Early voting continues today at South KY RECC

Lake Cumberland in the running for KY Living’s ‘Best Water Tourism Spot’ in state

KY Fish and Wildlife Auction set for May 1

KY unemployment rate stays steady

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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