No New COVID-19 Cases in RC, One New in Adair with an Additional Death Thursday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, April 24 by Sean Hammond

Russell County once again went another day with no new positive cases of COVID-19, making it the third day in a row according to County Judge Gary Robertson who made the announcement Thursday evening. Russell County remains at a total of 16 cases with... Read More.

RC Fiscal Court Met Monday

Tuesday, April 14 by Sean Hammond

The Russell County Fiscal Court met Monday evening for their regular monthly meeting. It was a rather unusual meeting as it took place via conference call due to the Coronavirus. We spoke with County Judge […]

Another COVID-19 Case in RC; KY at Over 2,000 cases | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, April 13 by Sean Hammond

Russell County is now up to eight confirmed cases of the Novel Coronavirus. The new case is a resident from a local nursing home. County Judge Gary Robertson announced on Monday the new positive case. Six of the eight cases are in self-isolation. Two... Read More.

RC Sheriff’s Office Along with Sheriffs Across the State Receive Hand Sanitizer

Saturday, April 11 by Sean Hammond

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston announced on Tuesday that the Sheriff from Nelson County and Heaven Hill Distillery has provided hand sanitizer for all 120 county Sheriffs and their departments. across the state. Polston also […]

RC Man Injured in Motorcycle Accident Wednesday Night

Thursday, April 9 by Sean Hammond

Deputy Sheriff Corey Meyer told WJRS News that 46-year-old Sean Campbell was operating a motorcycle at the intersection of Melson Ridge Road and Highway 1058 in the Byran community shortly before 9:00 pm. Campbell was […]

Two RC Churches Who Continued In-Person Service Told to Stop Last Week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, April 6 by Sean Hammond

WJRS Local News has learned that officials notified the Russell Springs Nazarene Church and the Faith Temple Full Gospel church, both located on West Highway 80 in Russell Springs, that those churches must abide by the recent Executive Order of Governor Andy Beshear regarding... Read More.

RC Man Arrested on Numerous Criminal Offenses Wednesday

Thursday, March 26 by Sean Hammond

According to reports, 65-year-old Kenny Robertson of Russell Springs was charged with possession of a controlled substance, first degree first offense; possession of a controlled substance, third degree; and operating a motor vehicle while under […]

RC Board of Education Met Last Evening

Tuesday, March 17 by Sean Hammond

The response of the Russell County school district to the Coronavirus pandemic took center stage last night during a shortened meeting of the Russell County school board. Supt. Michael Ford discusses last night’s meeting.. The […]

Coronavirus Forces Schedule Changes; RC Students to Still Receive Meals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 16 by Sean Hammond

WJRS News surveyed several area churches on Friday and while only a few chose to not have services on Sunday, almost all those who did have church had modified schedules of services. As announced last week, courts across Kentucky are closed except for limited... Read More.

RC Schools to Close Beginning Monday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, March 12 by Sean Hammond

Here is the full quote from Superintendent Michael Ford... " Gov. Beshear has recommended that KY schools close in-person classes for 2 weeks, beginning Monday (March 16). In response to this request, Russell Co. Schools will be closed for students March 16-27-this will be... Read More.

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No New COVID-19 Cases in RC, One New in Adair with an Additional Death Thursday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RC Fiscal Court Met Monday

Another COVID-19 Case in RC; KY at Over 2,000 cases | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RC Sheriff’s Office Along with Sheriffs Across the State Receive Hand Sanitizer

RC Man Injured in Motorcycle Accident Wednesday Night

Two RC Churches Who Continued In-Person Service Told to Stop Last Week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RC Man Arrested on Numerous Criminal Offenses Wednesday

RC Board of Education Met Last Evening

Coronavirus Forces Schedule Changes; RC Students to Still Receive Meals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RC Schools to Close Beginning Monday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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