Lindsey Wilson set to begin new academic year

Wednesday, August 25 by Zac Oakes

COLUMBIA, KY – Columbia’s population will swell by nearly 25 percent this weekend. That’s because more than 1,000 students are expected to move into Lindsey Wilson College residence halls for the 2021-22 school year, adding […]

2021 Ag Tag donations set new record

Tuesday, August 24 by Zac Oakes

Frankfort, KY – Kentucky farmers donated $731,627.67 to the Ag Tag Program for 2021 – the highest ever in program history, Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles announced. The amount donated this year is $119,884.59 […]

Lady Laker Softball set to host McCreary Central Monday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team is slated to play at home Monday as they host McCreary Central. First pitch is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. The Lady Lakers enter the game with a record of 10-3 to take on the Lady Raiders, who... Read More.

Regional offices set to reopen for unemployment help

Wednesday, April 7 by Zac Oakes

Gov. Andy Beshear and Labor Cabinet Secretary Larry L. Roberts announced that in-person unemployment insurance (UI) services will open April 15 at more than a dozen regional Kentucky Career Centers (KCCs). KCC staff will be […]

Jamestown City Council set to meet tonight

Thursday, March 18 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. at Jamestown City Hall. We’ll have more on the meeting on tomorrow’s WJRS Local News.

Russell Springs Community Center set to reopen to public next month

Friday, March 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Community Center on Main Street plans to reopen to the public next month, according to Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas. Thomas said the center, which has been closed to bookings because of […]

Free Ag Chemical Disposal Day set for Feb. 25

Thursday, February 4 by Zac Oakes

A free Ag Chemical Disposal Day will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. CT at the Russell County Extension Office off Hwy 127. This is for agriculture chemicals […]

Russell County Schools set to return in-person on Tuesday

Monday, January 18 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools are not in session today due to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day which is observed statewide, but students will begin returning to in-person education tomorrow. The school district is implementing a hybrid […]

Laker Football Set to Begin Post Season Play Friday Night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, November 19 by WJRS Staff

The district champs and undefeated Russell County Laker football team will begin postseason play on Friday night when they host Warren East at Ron Finley Field at Russell County High School. Kickoff for Coach Ryan Richardson's 6 and 0 team is set for 7... Read More.

County sees increase in alcohol revenue; tax rates set for special districts

Tuesday, September 15 by Zac Oakes

Russell County saw an increase in the amount of revenue from alcohol sales in the month of July, according to County Judge Executive Gary Robertson. Robertson said the month of July produced about $8,500 more […]

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Russell Springs Community Center set to reopen to public next month

Free Ag Chemical Disposal Day set for Feb. 25

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County sees increase in alcohol revenue; tax rates set for special districts

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