Grandparents/Relatives Caring for Children Welcome at Upcoming Meeting

Thursday, October 22 by WJRS Staff

Grandparents and other family members caring for children are invited to an upcoming gathering hosted by Russell County Schools’ Family Resource and Youth Service Centers. The Grandparents Group will meet Tuesday, October 27th, at 8:30 […]

Russell County School Board Recognizes Teacher, Reviews Finances and Announces Upcoming Events

Tuesday, October 20 by Sean Hammond

Employee recognition, district finances, and upcoming educational events were among the topics discussed during Monday evening’s regular meeting of the Russell County Board of Education. Amber Humble, a first-grade teacher at Salem Elementary School, was recognized as the Russell County Education Association’s Certified Employee of... Read More.

Russell County School Board Recognizes Teacher, Reviews Finances and Announces Upcoming Events

Tuesday, October 20 by Sean Hammond

Employee recognition, district finances, and upcoming educational events were among the topics discussed during Monday evening’s regular meeting of the Russell County Board of Education. Amber Humble, a first-grade teacher at Salem Elementary School, was […]

Russell County School Board Faces Full Agenda at Upcoming Meeting

Saturday, August 15 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday at 5:00 p.m. at the Auditorium/Natatorium Complex in Room 114. The board will recognize several outstanding achievements including Piper Garmon will be […]

Important dates to know for the upcoming general election

Friday, June 26 by Zac Oakes

Here are important upcoming dates to know for this fall’s general election, courtesy of the Russell County Clerk’s Office. September 19, 2026 – Mail-in Absentee Ballot Request Portal Opens October 5, 2026 – Last Day to Register to Vote for […]

Mayor announces bands for upcoming Lakefest celebration; city will hold ribbon cutting at Reel Java this afternoon

Friday, May 29 by Zac Oakes

The annual Lakefest celebration in Jamestown is just a little over a month away. WJRS News caught up with Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton to talk about the entertainment Lakefest attendees can expect at this year’s […]

Upcoming Jeep event expected to bring in visitors, raise money for God’s Food Pantry

Thursday, May 7 by Zac Oakes

An upcoming Jeep event in Russell Springs is expected to bring in many visitors to the community, as well as support a local charity. The president of the 606 Jeepin Association, which is organizing the […]

Russell County granted move to District 2 in upcoming football alignment. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 7 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky High School Athletic Association granted a request from Russell County to move from District 6 to District 2 in the upcoming football alignment. Beginning in 2027, Russell County will move into a six-team district that includes Allen County-Scottsville, Franklin-Simpson, Logan County, Ohio... Read More.

One week remaining to request absentee ballot for upcoming primary election

Tuesday, April 28 by Zac Oakes

Eligible voters only have one week remaining to request an absentee ballot for the upcoming primary election. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is next Tuesday, May 5. Voters can be eligible for an […]

Portal remains open to request an absentee ballot for upcoming primary election

Thursday, April 16 by Zac Oakes

The portal to request an absentee ballot for the upcoming primary election remains open. Those who qualify to vote absentee still have time to request a ballot ahead of the primary election. Russell County Clerk […]

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Grandparents/Relatives Caring for Children Welcome at Upcoming Meeting

Russell County School Board Recognizes Teacher, Reviews Finances and Announces Upcoming Events

Russell County School Board Recognizes Teacher, Reviews Finances and Announces Upcoming Events

Russell County School Board Faces Full Agenda at Upcoming Meeting

Important dates to know for the upcoming general election

Mayor announces bands for upcoming Lakefest celebration; city will hold ribbon cutting at Reel Java this afternoon

Upcoming Jeep event expected to bring in visitors, raise money for God’s Food Pantry

Russell County granted move to District 2 in upcoming football alignment. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

One week remaining to request absentee ballot for upcoming primary election

Portal remains open to request an absentee ballot for upcoming primary election

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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