Local wrestler places third in Somerset tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 27 by Zac Oakes

Russell County resident Liam Boreing placed third in the Bantam 70 division in the Skull-Gang Showdown Wrestling Tournament at the Center for Rural Development in Somerset recently. Liam is the son of Scott and Ashley Boreing of Russell County. Liam wrestles for the Somerset... Read More.

Local agencies come together to provide resource officer at JES

Monday, December 27 by Zac Oakes

While a grant to provide a school resource officer at Jamestown Elementary School was not approved, local government agencies came together to ensure that a resource officer would be placed at the lone remaining school […]

Local students named to Dean’s, President’s List at University of Cumberlands

Wednesday, December 22 by Zac Oakes

Several local students were named to the Dean’s List and President’s List at the University of Cumberlands for the Fall 2021 semester. To be eligible for the President’s List, students must be enrolled in at […]

Local COVID cases beginning to trend downward

Thursday, December 16 by Zac Oakes

County Active Cases Hospitalized Self-Isolation Released Death(s) Total Per 10K Total Gain New Case Gain 1. Adair 57.00 6.00 51.00 3,681.00 88.00 3,826.00 1,992.50 12.00 12.00 2. Casey 33.00 4.00 29.00 2,929.00 63.00 3,025.00 1,872.02 […]

Rescue Squad partnering with local retail store to provide toys for children affected by tornado

Thursday, December 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Rescue Squad is teaming up with Bargain Box Variety in Russell Springs to provide toys for children affected by the tornado in Kentucky. Anyone interested in donating item for all age groups […]

Local gas prices continue downward trend

Tuesday, December 7 by Zac Oakes

While a very small decrease, the average price of gas in Russell County dropped about 1 cent from last week, with the average price of gas in Russell County now at $2.96 according to AAA. […]

Local law enforcement seizes illegal gambling machines at Russell Springs businesses

Tuesday, November 23 by Zac Oakes

Illegal gambling machines were seized from three Russell Springs businesses Monday night. A joint effort between the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, Russell Springs Police Department, and Kentucky State Police resulted in 29 illegal gambling machines […]

Local Teacher Receives Serious Injuries In Wreck

Monday, November 22 by WJRS Staff

One person received serious injuries following a two vehicle accident Saturday morning in Russell Springs. The accident occurred shortly after 9 o’clock Saturday at the end of Main Street on Highway 379 in Russell Springs. […]

Local gas prices lower than state average

Monday, November 22 by Zac Oakes

Gas prices in Russell County are lower than the state average and lower than many neighboring counties. The average price of gas in Russell County is $2.99 compared to a state average of $3.08 and […]

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Local wrestler places third in Somerset tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Local agencies come together to provide resource officer at JES

Local COVID cases beginning to trend downward

Rescue Squad partnering with local retail store to provide toys for children affected by tornado

Local gas prices continue downward trend

Local law enforcement seizes illegal gambling machines at Russell Springs businesses

Local Teacher Receives Serious Injuries In Wreck

Local gas prices lower than state average

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