Memorial Day closings
The Memorial Day Holiday brings several closings today. Both Jamestown and Russell Springs City Halls will be closed on Monday. The Russell County Courthouse and judicial center will also be closed for the holiday. The […]
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H.M. Bottom to be recognized at National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Former Russell Springs Fire Chief and Russell County Emergency Management Director H.M. Bottom will be recognized at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial this weekend. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) will host the 43rd National Fallen […]
School board approves memorial for first RCHS AD Larry Kinnett at new athletic complex
The Russell County Board of Education approved some proposal requests for the athletic complex project. Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News more details.
Tourism director looks back at Memorial Day, ahead to tourism season on Lake Cumberland
By all indications, Memorial Day weekend, despite cooler temperatures, was still a success on Lake Cumberland as tourists poured in to the region. The unofficial kickoff to summer is just the first of many tourist-filled […]
Closings for Memorial Day
With the Memorial Day Holiday coming up on Monday, there are several closings around the county. Both Jamestown and Russell Springs City Halls will be closed on Monday. The Russell County Courthouse and judicial center […]
Russell Springs hopes to open pool Memorial Day Weekend despite challenges
The City of Russell Springs is hoping to open the Joseph Smith Hays Memorial Pool by Memorial Day Weekend like normal, but the city has faced several challenges in getting the pool ready. Mayor Eddie […]
Laker Swim & Dive hosts Debbie Loy Memorial Invitational | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Laker Swim & Dive Swim were back in action after the winter break on Saturday, January 7th as they hosted the Debbie Loy Memorial Invitational. The Lakers hosted 28 teams from across the Commonwealth for the annual Swim & Dive Meet which was... Read More.
Russell Springs planning veterans memorial section of cemetery
The City of Russell Springs is planning to create a veterans memorial section in the Russell Springs Cemetery. Mayor Eddie Thomas spoke to WJRS News about the plans and when city leaders hope it will […]
Laker Golf finishes fourth in Stewart Gregory Memorial Classic | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
Russell County Laker Sports stories online at Lakercountry.com are brought to you by Adam Ellis, Northwestern Mutual Managing Director. The Laker Golf Team finished fourth in the Stewart Gregory Memorial Classic over the weekend in Wayne County. The Lakers shot a season-low score of... Read More.
Mill Springs to hold Memorial Day Ceremony
On Monday, May 30, 2022, Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument (NM), in partnership with Mill Springs National Cemetery, will be holding annual Memorial Day Services. Mill Springs Battlefield NM and the National Cemetery would like […]