Student-Led Greasy Creek Ceremony Now Available to Watch on lakercountry.com

Friday, September 25 by WJRS Staff

WJRS NEWS extends a heartfelt thank-you to the students of Russell County High School’s Next Gen Civics Club and Current Events class for the outstanding job they did creating the outline for and conducting the […]

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 […]

Winter Storm Watch Issued for the Area Thursday into Friday

Wednesday, January 8 by Sean Hammond

Kentucky is under a Winter Storm Watch from late Thursday night through late Friday night. The storm is expected to bring moderate to heavy snowfall, with 4 to 5 inches of accumulation anticipated in portions […]

Watch party for Great Day Live set for Friday morning

Thursday, July 28 by Zac Oakes

There will be a watch party for the airing of Great Day Live: Russell County Edition tomorrow. The watch party will take place tomorrow morning at Key Twin Cinema. The show will begin at 9 […]

Lake Cumberland area under Winter Storm Watch

Thursday, March 10 by Derek Aaron

WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING 9 PM THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING 9 AM… * WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches with locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE…Portions of […]

Winter Storm Watch for Russell County

Friday, January 14 by Sean Hammond

WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT… * WHAT…Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches or more are possible. * WHERE…Portions of east central and […]

Flood Watch for Russell and Surrounding Counties

Thursday, December 30 by Sean Hammond

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING… * WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Forecast rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches will be possible from Friday evening through Saturday evening. […]

WATCH: Jamestown Mayor Nick Shearer recognizes Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas

Tuesday, December 21 by Zac Oakes

In a show of cooperation and teamwork, Jamestown Mayor Nick Shearer recognized Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas as a Friend of Jamestown during a Jamestown City Council meeting last week, noting how well the two […]

Coronavirus Cases Increased in KY; School Districts Keeping a Close Watch

Monday, March 9 by Sean Hammond

The Coronavirus continues to be the top story all across Kentucky, and here in Russell County, Superintendent of Schools Michael Ford sent an email last night to all Russell County school employees discussing the situation. […]

Symptoms to Watch for When it Comes to Flu | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 4 by Sean Hammond

Kentucky health officials say the number of cases of the flu are back on the rise... Locally, the flu and widespread sickness has forced the cancellation of classes in neighboring Casey County this week, and other nearby school districts, so far attendance records for... Read More.

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Student-Led Greasy Creek Ceremony Now Available to Watch on lakercountry.com

Russell, surrounding counties placed under Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm Watch Issued for the Area Thursday into Friday

Watch party for Great Day Live set for Friday morning

Lake Cumberland area under Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm Watch for Russell County

Flood Watch for Russell and Surrounding Counties

WATCH: Jamestown Mayor Nick Shearer recognizes Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas

Coronavirus Cases Increased in KY; School Districts Keeping a Close Watch

Symptoms to Watch for When it Comes to Flu | 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