National Weather Service confirms EF-1 tornado touched down in Clinton County Monday morning

Wednesday, March 18 by Zac Oakes

The National Weather Service in Louisville has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Clinton County early Monday morning. The weather service said the tornado touched down at around 12:35 a.m. on Monday about […]

Statewide tornado drill is this morning

Wednesday, March 4 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky’s statewide tornado drill will take place this morning. The tornado drill takes place at 9:07 a.m. CT. Officials say this is a great opportunity to practice your tornado safety plan, whether you are at […]

Statewide tornado drill is tomorrow

Tuesday, March 3 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky’s statewide tornado drill will take place tomorrow. The tornado drill takes place at 9:07 a.m. CT. Officials say this is a great opportunity to practice your tornado safety plan, whether you are at home, […]

Russell County approved for public assistance from May tornado

Wednesday, July 23 by Zac Oakes

Russell County has been approved for federal public assistance from the tornado that struck Russell, Pulaski and Laurel counties on May 16. Russell County was one of 36 Kentucky counties approved for federal public assistance […]

U.S. Small Business Administration able to assist local tornado victims

Thursday, June 12 by Zac Oakes

The United States Small Business Administration is stationed locally and ready to assist those impacted by last month’s tornadoes. Julie Garrett with the Small Business Administration stopped by WJRS and said during disasters, the SBA […]

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center aims to assist those impacted by tornado

Monday, June 2 by Zac Oakes

The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at the Russell County Courthouse is set up to assist those who were impacted by the tornado earlier this month. Danny Bernardy with FEMA spoke to WJRS News and said […]

Assistance available at courthouse for those impacted by tornado

Tuesday, May 27 by Zac Oakes

Assistance is available at the Russell County Courthouse for those impacted by the tornado. A Disaster Recovery Center is set up in the basement of the Russell County Courthouse, with personnel from FEMA, American Red […]

FEMA Mobile Station available for those affected by tornado

Tuesday, May 27 by Zac Oakes

A FEMA mobile station will be available today to assist those who were affected by the recent tornado. The mobile station will be set up at Fairview Baptist Church at the intersection of East Highway […]

New survey information provides details about last weekend’s tornado

Friday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

New survey information from the National Weather Service provides some more details about last weekend’s tornado that impacted Russell County. The National Weather Service pushed the start of the tornado’s path over 4 miles from […]

University of Kentucky Baseball team helps clean up tornado damage locally | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 22 by Zac Oakes

The University of Kentucky Baseball team was on its way back from the SEC Tournament in Hoover, Alabama yesterday but made a stop in Russell County on the way. The team and coaches made a stop in Russell County to assist with cleanup from... Read More.

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National Weather Service confirms EF-1 tornado touched down in Clinton County Monday morning

Statewide tornado drill is this morning

Statewide tornado drill is tomorrow

Russell County approved for public assistance from May tornado

U.S. Small Business Administration able to assist local tornado victims

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center aims to assist those impacted by tornado

Assistance available at courthouse for those impacted by tornado

FEMA Mobile Station available for those affected by tornado

New survey information provides details about last weekend’s tornado

University of Kentucky Baseball team helps clean up tornado damage locally | 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