Russell Springs planning to bid out major water project next month

Tuesday, January 13 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs is planning to solicit bids for a major water project as early as next month. Mayor Eddie Thomas provided WJRS News with more details on the project, and where the […]

UK had right chemistry, major for South Warren star Courtney Norwood | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, September 29 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky softball has had losing record in Southeastern Conference play the last three years but that had no impact on South Warren junior pitcher Courtney Norwood when she was ready to make her college choice. Norwood didn’t need a lengthy recruiting... Read More.

Russell County avoids major storms

Thursday, April 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County avoided major storms last night. Russell County went under a severe thunderstorm warning from about 1:30 until 2:30 this morning. However, there haven’t been any reports of widespread damage. Heavy damage was reported […]

Sports complex could have major economic impact

Thursday, February 20 by Zac Oakes

A potential sports complex on French Valley Road could have a major economic impact on Russell County. A feasibility study was performed by The Sports Facilities Companies. It was funded by the Russell County IDA […]

Major local road project set to get underway next month

Tuesday, February 27 by Zac Oakes

A major local road project affecting Highways 127 and 619 is set to get underway next month according to officials from the District 8 Transportation Cabinet office. Work will take place on U.S. 127 between […]

Casey man arrested in major drug bust reportedly planned to flee to Mexico

Wednesday, February 21 by Zac Oakes

Last week on local news, we reported the arrest of a major drug bust in Casey County, where federal, state, and local law enforcement seized more than 50 pounds of drugs, a handgun, and $100,000 […]

School Board approves major renovations at old area technology center

Tuesday, July 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved major renovations at the old area technology center. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News about the planned renovations and what will be housed in the newly-renovated facility.

Adair, Casey, and Cumberland counties named in federal major disaster declaration from early March storms

Thursday, April 13 by Zac Oakes

Russell County was not among the 76 Kentucky counties listed in President Biden’s major disaster declaration for the storms that came through the area on March 3 and 4. While Russell County was not included […]

Major bills passed in Frankfort as legislators adjourn short session

Monday, April 3 by Derek Aaron

As legislators wrapped up their time in Frankfort last week and this year’s short 30-day session came to an end, Charles Baglan files this final report from the state capitol for WJRS NEWS, highlighting all […]

School board approves major HVAC renovation at Salem Elementary

Tuesday, February 28 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a major renovation to the HVAC system at Salem Elementary at last night’s board meeting. The project, which will total more than $400,000, is going to be paid […]

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Russell Springs planning to bid out major water project next month

UK had right chemistry, major for South Warren star Courtney Norwood | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County avoids major storms

Sports complex could have major economic impact

Major local road project set to get underway next month

Casey man arrested in major drug bust reportedly planned to flee to Mexico

School Board approves major renovations at old area technology center

Adair, Casey, and Cumberland counties named in federal major disaster declaration from early March storms

Major bills passed in Frankfort as legislators adjourn short session

School board approves major HVAC renovation at Salem Elementary

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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