Wilson talks strong June in tourism, new branding coming for local tourism

Thursday, July 27 by Zac Oakes

Last month was a strong month for tourism in Russell County. Lake Cumberland Tourism Executive Director Danielle Wilson spoke to WJRS News about several new things going on with tourism locally.

Local 4-H youth compete in shooting sports competition

Monday, July 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Co. 4-H Shooting Sports Club recently hosted the Ralph Pettyjohn Memorial 4-H Competition at the Russell County Sportsmen’s Club. The Russell County team had a strong performance. Here are some of the top […]

Local residents selected for BRIGHT Kentucky Class

Tuesday, July 11 by Zac Oakes

Three Russell County residents were selected for the 2023 BRIGHT Kentucky class. Lyndsey Brown from the Lake Cumberland Area Development District, Tyler Stapp from Russell County Hospital, and Jordan Pierce from Tarter Farm and Ranch […]

Local gas prices see slight dip

Friday, July 7 by Zac Oakes

Local gas prices have seen a noticeable dip over the last three weeks. Three weeks ago, the average price of gas in Russell County was $3.37. According to AAA, the average price of gas in […]

Local residents encouraged to take broadband speed test

Friday, July 7 by Zac Oakes

The Center for Rural Development is asking residents of Russell and other area counties to take the Kentucky Broadband Speed Test. The test is free, anonymous, and can be completed in about one minute. Those […]

Several local students graduate from Campbellsville University

Thursday, July 6 by Zac Oakes

Several local students recently graduated from Campbellsville University. Local graduates included: Amber Nicole Loy Tabatha Elain Jones David Williams Becca Lynn Staten Kate Proctor Zoie Elizabeth Little Matthew Lee Cape Lorie Hale These students graduated […]

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Wilson talks strong June in tourism, new branding coming for local tourism

Local 4-H youth compete in shooting sports competition

Local residents selected for BRIGHT Kentucky Class

Local gas prices see slight dip

Local residents encouraged to take broadband speed test

Several local students graduate from Campbellsville University

Federal, state agencies called in due to gas issue at local station

Rain this week comes at crucial time for local farmers

Local unemployment rate is 5.2% percent

Rocky Adkins, governor’s senior advisor, speaks to local chamber

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Obituaries

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