New state law aims to help domestic violence survivors

Thursday, July 6 by Zac Oakes

A new state law is aimed at helping domestic violence survivors. Kentucky Senate Bill 79, also known as the Safe at Home Program, went into effect last week and lets victims of domestic violence hide […]

Federal, state agencies called in due to gas issue at local station

Wednesday, July 5 by Zac Oakes

Federal and state agencies have been in Russell Springs working on a gas issue at Jax’s in Russell Springs. The presence of state vehicles at the local gas station began to raise some questions, and […]

New state laws now in effect

Friday, June 30 by Zac Oakes

New laws related to child abuse, drugs, gambling, mental health, education and dozens of other topics are now in effect after receiving a nod from the Kentucky General Assembly earlier this year. Here’s a look […]

Lake Cumberland State Park reopening today

Thursday, June 29 by Zac Oakes

Lake Cumberland State Park will reopen today following the weekend storms. All amenities, outdoor pool, and food service will be operating on normal hours, according to park officials. The park was closed Monday, Tuesday, and […]

New state laws take effect this week

Tuesday, June 27 by Derek Aaron

New laws related to child abuse, drugs, gambling, mental health, gender services, education and dozens of other topics are set to take effect on Thursday after receiving a nod from the Kentucky General Assembly earlier […]

State legislators look back at global pandemic, what comes next

Tuesday, June 27 by Derek Aaron

A group of state legislators recently met in Frankfort concerning the lessons learned from the global pandemic. Keith West files this report from the state capitol for WJRS NEWS on the meeting and where legislators […]

Russell County FFA attends state convention

Tuesday, June 20 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County FFA recently attended the Kentucky FFA State Convention at the Central Bank Center in Lexington where several members competed in various competitions. The Ag Sales Team consisting of Lucas McFall, Bryanna Smith, […]

Russell County among 18 selected for state agriculture funding

Tuesday, June 13 by Zac Oakes

Russell County was among 18 projects selected for state funds through the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation. Russell County will receive $100,000 through the Agricultural Processing Loan Program, which is designed to provide loan opportunities to […]

Trio of local students receive academic honors at Morehead State

Monday, June 12 by Zac Oakes

A trio of local students were named to the Dean’s List at Morehead State University for the Spring 2023 semester. Grace Anne Watkins and Audrey Kay Burton of Russell Springs, and Daisy Elizabeth Pratt of […]

Russell County, surrounding schools facing significant loss of state funds for next school year

Tuesday, June 6 by Zac Oakes

Last week on local news, we noted that the Russell County School District is facing a significant loss of state funding, or SEEK Funds, for the upcoming school year. Russell County Schools is facing an […]

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New state law aims to help domestic violence survivors

Federal, state agencies called in due to gas issue at local station

New state laws now in effect

Lake Cumberland State Park reopening today

New state laws take effect this week

State legislators look back at global pandemic, what comes next

Russell County FFA attends state convention

Russell County among 18 selected for state agriculture funding

Trio of local students receive academic honors at Morehead State

Russell County, surrounding schools facing significant loss of state funds for next school year

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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