Several warming shelters to be open during extreme cold blast

Thursday, December 22 by Derek Aaron

With the extremely cold temperatures and brutal wind chill expected late tonight into tomorrow, WJRS NEWS talked with Russell County Emergency Management Director Ashley Coffey regarding what folks who may be looking for a warm […]

Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s internship program application period open

Tuesday, December 13 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky college students seeking a career in agriculture or government can now apply for positions in the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s internship program for the 2023 summer, according to Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles. To […]

SOS essay, slogan contest now open for students

Monday, December 5 by Derek Aaron

Secretary of State Michael Adams has announced his office’s 2022 essay contest for students in grades 9-12, and slogan contest for students in grades 6-8. The winners will receive prizes and be honored in a […]

Lady Lakers open season at Somerset tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, November 29 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers will get their season underway on the road at Somerset tonight. The season opener for both teams will get underway at 6:30 p.m. CT.

Applications now open for Rogers Scholars Program

Tuesday, November 15 by Derek Aaron

The Center for Rural Development is now accepting applications from rising high school juniors in Russell and surrounding counties for the 2023 Rogers Scholars Program. Rogers Scholars is an intensive, one-week summer program that provides […]

Kynect enrollment is now open for health, dental benefits

Thursday, November 3 by Derek Aaron

Kentuckians can now shop and enroll for health and dental coverage that begins in 2023 on the state-based marketplace, kynect. Kentuckians who don’t have coverage through another source, such as through an employer, Medicaid, the […]

Open burn ban in effect in neighboring Adair County

Tuesday, October 18 by Derek Aaron

Officials in neighboring Adair County issued an open burning ban that went into effect over the weekend due to the moderate drought conditions and increased fire hazard. At this time, Russell County officials have not […]

2 restaurants given go-ahead to open by health department

Wednesday, October 5 by Derek Aaron

Two local restaurants have been given “okay to open” status by the Lake Cumberland District Health Department following inspections late last month. La Fonda Yummilicious, which moved locations from midtown to 517 South Highway 127, […]

Online absentee ballot portal now open

Monday, September 26 by Zac Oakes

The state’s online portal to request an absentee ballot for the upcoming November general election is now open. The portal opened on Saturday for those who are eligible to request an absentee ballot. The online […]

Online absentee ballot portal to open soon

Saturday, September 17 by Zac Oakes

The state’s online portal to request an absentee ballot for the upcoming November general election will open soon. According to the Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office, the portal will open one week from today on […]

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Several warming shelters to be open during extreme cold blast

Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s internship program application period open

SOS essay, slogan contest now open for students

Lady Lakers open season at Somerset tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Applications now open for Rogers Scholars Program

Kynect enrollment is now open for health, dental benefits

Open burn ban in effect in neighboring Adair County

2 restaurants given go-ahead to open by health department

Online absentee ballot portal now open

Online absentee ballot portal to open soon

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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