Local state of emergency declared ahead of winter storm

Friday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

A local state of emergency has been declared by Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum ahead of the winter storm expected to hit the state this weekend. The state of emergency allows the county’s emergency operations […]

Grocery stores staying busy as winter storm nears

Friday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

Local grocery stores are staying busy with the winter storm predicted to impact the area this weekend. WJRS News spoke with Bryson Hicks, manager at Priceless Foods in Russell Springs. He said the store has […]

NWS says winter storm track is still uncertain; gives possible timing update

Thursday, January 22 by Zac Oakes

WJRS News participated in a conference call with the National Weather Service in Louisville yesterday regarding the incoming winter storm. NWS Louisville Meteorologist Mike Kochasic said the track of the storm remains uncertain and could […]

Russell, surrounding counties now included in winter storm warning

Thursday, January 22 by Zac Oakes

Russell and surrounding counties are now included in a winter storm warning that will go into effect at midnight Saturday. The National Weather Service in Louisville issued the winter storm warning, which will remain in […]

Russell, surrounding counties placed under Winter Storm Watch

Thursday, January 22 by Zac Oakes

Russell and surrounding counties have been placed under a Winter Storm Watch by the National Weather Service. The watch extends from midnight on Saturday to 6 a.m. Monday. According to the weather service, periods of […]

Watching a Potential Major Winter Storm This Weekend

Thursday, January 22 by Sean Hammond

Good evening, everyone. It’s been a while since I’ve shared a weather update here on the website. We’re currently keeping a close eye on the potential for a major winter storm this weekend, so let’s […]

Russell County Emergency Management preparing for winter storm | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Emergency Management Director Michael Tojo Bray said he and other officials are preparing for winter weather to make its way into the area this evening into the morning. Bray said anyone who needs assistance during the winter weather should contact 911. Stay... Read More.

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Local state of emergency declared ahead of winter storm

Grocery stores staying busy as winter storm nears

NWS says winter storm track is still uncertain; gives possible timing update

Russell, surrounding counties now included in winter storm warning

Russell, surrounding counties placed under Winter Storm Watch

Watching a Potential Major Winter Storm This Weekend

Russell County Emergency Management preparing for winter storm | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Winter storm expected to bring snow to Lake Cumberland area tonight into tomorrow

Winter storm could bring 3-6 inches of snow

Winter Storm Watch Issued for the Area Thursday into Friday

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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