Bill would open up funds to reimburse firefighters for cancer screenings

Saturday, February 10 by Zac Oakes

A bill making its way through the Kentucky Legislature would open up funds to be used for firefighters to be reimbursed for cancer screenings. Keith West files this report from Frankfort on the bill. Stay […]

Crews working on area roads, Rescue Squad assisting with transports as warming centers open

Monday, January 15 by Zac Oakes

Winter weather continues to bear down on Russell County, as snowfall overnight and throughout the day has made travel more difficult. WJRS News spoke with Amber Hale, spokesperson for the District 8 Transportation Cabinet about […]

Governor’s inauguration to be held today, county offices to remain open today

Tuesday, December 12 by Zac Oakes

Today is Inauguration Day in Frankfort for Governor Andy Beshear and while state offices will be closed today due to the inauguration, local county offices will remain open. County magistrates and Judge Executive Randy Marcum […]

Lady Laker, Laker basketball teams open season tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, November 28 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker and Laker Basketball teams will play in their season openers tonight. The Lady Lakers will be at home tonight, hosting Somerset. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. The Lakers will go on the road to Greenwood to kick off... Read More.

Kendall Park Boat Ramp now open to the public

Wednesday, October 11 by Zac Oakes

The Kendall Park Boat Ramp has been reopened to the public. Work has been ongoing in the area to repair flood damage sustained in February 2019. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, a […]

Online portal to request absentee ballot now open

Monday, September 25 by Zac Oakes

The state’s online portal to request an absentee ballot for the November general election is now open. The portal can be accessed by visiting govoteky.gov but those eligible to vote absentee can do so by […]

High school and middle school open houses are today

Monday, August 14 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School and middle school will host open house events this evening. Open House at Russell County Middle School will be from 4-6 p.m. today. The high school open house will be from […]

High school and middle school open houses on Monday

Saturday, August 12 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School and middle school will host open house events on Monday. Open House at Russell County Middle School will be from 4-6 p.m. Monday. The high school open house will be from […]

Open houses at elementary schools this evening

Thursday, August 10 by Zac Oakes

As students prepare to return to the classroom for the 2023-24 school year, the elementary schools in Russell County will be holding open house events this evening. Open houses for students attending Jamestown, Russell Springs, […]

Students return to school next week, elementary school open houses tomorrow

Wednesday, August 9 by Zac Oakes

Russell County students will return to the classroom one week from today. The first day of school in Russell County is scheduled for next Wednesday, Aug. 16. Open houses for the elementary schools are scheduled […]

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Bill would open up funds to reimburse firefighters for cancer screenings

Crews working on area roads, Rescue Squad assisting with transports as warming centers open

Governor’s inauguration to be held today, county offices to remain open today

Lady Laker, Laker basketball teams open season tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kendall Park Boat Ramp now open to the public

Online portal to request absentee ballot now open

High school and middle school open houses are today

High school and middle school open houses on Monday

Open houses at elementary schools this evening

Students return to school next week, elementary school open houses tomorrow

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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