Jamestown’s Wilson tops at state pageant

Wednesday, February 15 by Derek Aaron

Last weekend, The Center for Rural Development in Somerset was host to America’s Ideal Miss Kentucky state pageant with six different age groups and the areas of competitions being interview, opening number, casual wear, fun […]

State lawmakers get back to work; set to reconvene again Tuesday

Monday, February 13 by Derek Aaron

State lawmakers took up several items last week as the short session got back underway in Frankfort. Charles Baglan files this week in review for WJRS NEWS…

State legislature progressing toward lowering the income tax

Thursday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

With a 30-5 vote, the State Senate on Wednesday approved House Bill 1, which would reduce the state’s income tax rate, after supporters and opponents shared impassioned speeches on the chamber floor. Charles Baglan files […]

Aaron finishes 24th at state bowling competition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

Lady Laker Bowler Summer Aaron competed in the KHSAA Bowling State Tournament on Wednesday. Aaron finished with a score of 467 in the singles competition. She finished 24th in the state with her final score.

Russell Springs, Columbia to receive state funds for road resurfacing

Tuesday, February 7 by Zac Oakes

The cities of Russell Springs and Columbia are among 18 cities and counties selected to receive funding from the state transportation cabinet to improve local roadways. Russell Springs will receive $41,325 to resurface portions of […]

RCHS Swim has strong showing at region, several qualify for state | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 6 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Swimmers and Divers competed over the past few days in the Region 3 Swimming & Diving Championship. Our Laker Divers got us started on the right foot this week as they travelled to the University of Louisville on Wednesday. Ella Pierce came... Read More.

Russell Springs included in state broadband development listening tour

Friday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Office of Broadband Development and the state Education and Labor Cabinet will soon be embarking on a 14-stop listening tour through the state to gather community input on the state’s broadband internet plan. […]

State voter registration numbers show ‘other’ political affiliations on the rise

Tuesday, January 31 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky voter registration under “other” political affiliations reached the 10 percent mark for the first time ever back in December, according to the secretary of state’s office. Last month, Kentucky saw 6,103 newly registered voters, […]

State to begin processing 2022 state tax returns next week

Tuesday, January 31 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Department of Revenue began accepting electronically filed 2022 individual income tax returns on January 23rd, mirroring the IRS tax filing timeline, with processing of Kentucky returns scheduled to begin on Monday, February 6th. […]

RCHS Bowling has strong showing at region; Aaron qualifies for state | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 31 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Bowling Teams competed in the region tournament over the last several days. The Lady Lakers finished third in the region, defeating Meade County in the opening round before falling to John Hardin in the semifinals. In the girls singles... Read More.

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Jamestown’s Wilson tops at state pageant

State lawmakers get back to work; set to reconvene again Tuesday

State legislature progressing toward lowering the income tax

Aaron finishes 24th at state bowling competition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell Springs, Columbia to receive state funds for road resurfacing

RCHS Swim has strong showing at region, several qualify for state | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell Springs included in state broadband development listening tour

State voter registration numbers show ‘other’ political affiliations on the rise

State to begin processing 2022 state tax returns next week

RCHS Bowling has strong showing at region; Aaron qualifies for state | 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