One death, 11 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Russell County

Wednesday, November 11 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 7.68%. Deaths: We regret we must report 2 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 92 deaths resulting in a 1.72% mortality rate (about 1 in 58) among known […]

Russell Springs Man Arrested in Adair County

Wednesday, November 11 by WJRS Staff

A Russell Springs man was arrested Monday in Columbia on drug charges. According to a release from the Columbia Police Department, city officers responded to a report of a person passed out in a […]

One COVID-19 death announced in Russell, five in Lake Cumberland District on Monday

Tuesday, November 10 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 7.49%. Deaths: We are sad to report 5 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 90 deaths resulting in a 1.71% mortality rate (about 1 in 58) among known […]

Russell County Schools to remain virtual this week

Monday, November 9 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools will remain virtual this week, and the situation will be reviewed at the end of the week, per Superintendent Michael Ford. At the time of the decision, Russell County was in the orange […]

Russell County Fiscal Court to meet Monday

Friday, November 6 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet on Monday at 5:30 p.m. in the Russell County Courthouse. Below is the agenda for the meeting. WELCOME, PLEDGE & OPENING PRAYER MINUTES PAY BILLS DETENTION CENTER REPORT […]

All Things Russell, Friday, November 6th | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, November 6 by Sean Hammond

Jeff and Tony spotlight Veteran's Day which is coming up next week and talk with some local veterans and about the Doughboy monument in Jamestown.

Russell County teen flown out after accidental shooting

Friday, November 6 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County teenager was flown from a scene reportedly off GV Hale Road Monday evening after an accidental shooting. Many details remain unknown, but WJRS News has confirmed with local law enforcement that a […]

Fire breaks out on Wilson Street in Russell Springs

Thursday, November 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Fire Department was called to a fire on Wilson Street Monday afternoon beside The Times Journal. Some wooden pallets located behind an auto repair shop on Wilson Street were ablaze when crews […]

Russell County voter turnout nearly 62 percent

Thursday, November 5 by Zac Oakes

Nearly 62 percent of registered voters in Russell County casted a ballot in the November general election. That number is considered unofficial as of right now. However, in examining the total number of votes cast, […]

Russell County High School Basketball begin season in less than three weeks | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, November 5 by Zac Oakes

It's almost time for the Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers to hit the floor for their season openers. In less than three weeks, Russell County will host Somerset in a boy-girl doubleheader. Tuesday, Nov. 24 is the scheduled opener for both RCHS squads,... Read More.

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One death, 11 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Russell County

Russell Springs Man Arrested in Adair County

One COVID-19 death announced in Russell, five in Lake Cumberland District on Monday

Russell County Schools to remain virtual this week

Russell County Fiscal Court to meet Monday

All Things Russell, Friday, November 6th | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County teen flown out after accidental shooting

Fire breaks out on Wilson Street in Russell Springs

Russell County voter turnout nearly 62 percent

Russell County High School Basketball begin season in less than three weeks | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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