Reopening Plan Announced for Local School District

Saturday, July 25 by Sean Hammond

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford has released the Russell County Schools reopening plan as currently designed. There will be two formats that families can choose from during the COVID-19 pandemic. The first format is […]

Ballot Positions Set for Upcoming Local Races in General Election

Friday, July 17 by Sean Hammond

Ballot positions for November’s General Election in Russell County were drawn yesterday. Deputy County Clerk Ruth Hill shared the results with WJRS NEWS yesterday. In the Jamestown City Council race, there are seven candidates for […]

Local Educator Selected for Top Honor

Thursday, July 16 by Sean Hammond

Yesterday, the Kentucky Department of Education announced winners of the 2021 Valvoline Teacher Achievement Award. Donnie Wilkerson, a social studies and history teacher at Jamestown Elementary school, was one 24 teachers selected from across the […]

Local Senator Tests Positive for COVID-19 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, July 14 by Sean Hammond

A local state legislator has tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement released yesterday afternoon, State Senator Max Wise of Campbellsville said he tested positive for the virus on two separate tests this past Friday. Wise told WJRS NEWS last evening he was feeling... Read More.

Local Board in Litigation Over Purchase of Property

Tuesday, June 16 by Sean Hammond

WJRS NEWS has learned that the Russell County Industrial Development Authority recently filed a civil action in Russell Circuit Court alleging breach of contract by the sellers of property the Development Authority had contracted to […]

New Work Program at Local Detention Center

Tuesday, June 9 by Sean Hammond

Some inmates at the Russell County Detention Center could soon begin working at public jobs and earning money for their use when released from custody. Jailer Bobby Dunbar came before the county fiscal court last […]

Local Lawmakers Speak Out Against State Park Closing | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 28 by Sean Hammond

Efforts are underway by Russell County’s two state lawmakers to reverse a decision by the state to close Lake Cumberland State Park, beginning next week. As WJRS News reported Wednesday morning, the State Park announced on social media on Tuesday it was closing all... Read More.

Couple of Local Health Facilities Receive Funding From CARES Act

Thursday, April 23 by Sean Hammond

Two Russell County health care providers have received funding from Congress as a result of the recently passed CARES Act. Two weeks ago, in response to the nationwide Coronavirus pandemic, Congress adopted legislation spending One […]

Brother Rick Neff Speaking about the Prayer Vigil at the Local Hospital Next Wednesday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, April 1 by Sean Hammond

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Friday, March 13 by Sean Hammond

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Reopening Plan Announced for Local School District

Ballot Positions Set for Upcoming Local Races in General Election

Local Educator Selected for Top Honor

Local Senator Tests Positive for COVID-19 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Local Board in Litigation Over Purchase of Property

New Work Program at Local Detention Center

Local Lawmakers Speak Out Against State Park Closing | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Couple of Local Health Facilities Receive Funding From CARES Act

Brother Rick Neff Speaking about the Prayer Vigil at the Local Hospital Next Wednesday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Congressman James Comer Talks with WJRS Local News about Coronavirus and Meals for School Children | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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