Former Wayne County High School Site Set for Major Transformation

Wednesday, August 26 by WJRS Staff

Construction is set to begin on a major renovation project at the historic A.J. Lloyd property in Monticello. Congressman Hal Rogers joined local leaders for a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday at the former Wayne County High […]

Major Upgrades Transforming Lake Cumberland State Resort Park

Thursday, July 23 by WJRS Staff

Lake Cumberland State Resort Park is in the midst of its largest renovation project in recent memory, with $7.4 million in improvements aimed at enhancing the visitor experience and attracting new travelers. The renovation project […]

Major fishing tournament gets underway on Lake Cumberland this week

Monday, June 22 by Zac Oakes

A major fishing tournament on Lake Cumberland gets underway this week. The High School Fishing World Finals and National Championship officially gets underway tomorrow with registration at Russell County High School with fishing on Lake […]

Jaxon Jelkin led Kentucky in wins, strikeouts and innings pitched and Kentucky coach Nick Mingione thinks he will be a star in the major leagues | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 27 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky might not have had the baseball season it was expecting but senior right-handed pitcher Jaxon Jelkin and sophomore infielder Tyler Bell both had outstanding seasons for coach Nick Mingione. Jelkin was the staff ace. He worked 88 1/3 innings with... Read More.

Over 90 percent of lodging booked locally as major fishing tournament nears

Thursday, May 14 by Zac Oakes

The 2026 High School Fishing World Finals and National Championship will be coming to Lake Cumberland in just a few weeks, which will bring thousands of visitors into Russell County. Tourism Director Danielle Wilson said […]

Russell Springs planning major computer system upgrade; city hall closing tomorrow

Tuesday, March 17 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs City Hall will be closed from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. tomorrow to allow staff to participate in training related to critical computer system updates. Russell Springs City Hall is in the process […]

Lindsey Wilson University to Launch Agribusiness Major in 2026-27

Tuesday, March 17 by Zac Oakes

New program created in response to region’s workforce needs, interest from area high school students. by Duane Bonifer COLUMBIA, KY. (03/17/2026) In response to regional workforce needs and a growing interest from area high school […]

Russell Springs awards bid for major water project

Friday, March 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council voted to approve a bid for a major upcoming water project. The council approved a bid from Cleary Construction out of Tompkinsville on the cast iron/asbestos/concrete water line project, which […]

Watching a Potential Major Winter Storm This Weekend

Thursday, January 22 by Sean Hammond

Good evening, everyone. It’s been a while since I’ve shared a weather update here on the website. We’re currently keeping a close eye on the potential for a major winter storm this weekend, so let’s […]

Tourism office gearing up for major fishing tournament this summer

Thursday, January 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Tourism Office is gearing up for a major fishing tournament on Lake Cumberland this summer. The National High School World Series and National Championship Fishing Tournament will be coming to Lake Cumberland […]

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Former Wayne County High School Site Set for Major Transformation

Major Upgrades Transforming Lake Cumberland State Resort Park

Major fishing tournament gets underway on Lake Cumberland this week

Jaxon Jelkin led Kentucky in wins, strikeouts and innings pitched and Kentucky coach Nick Mingione thinks he will be a star in the major leagues | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Over 90 percent of lodging booked locally as major fishing tournament nears

Russell Springs planning major computer system upgrade; city hall closing tomorrow

Lindsey Wilson University to Launch Agribusiness Major in 2026-27

Russell Springs awards bid for major water project

Watching a Potential Major Winter Storm This Weekend

Tourism office gearing up for major fishing tournament this summer

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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