License Renewals and Written Tests to Resume this Week

Monday, June 1 by Sean Hammond

Persons needing driver’s licenses renewed, or others needing to take a written driver’s test, have some good news. Circuit clerk Tony Kerr told WJRS NEWS that written exams will resume this Thursday in his office […]

Two RC Churches Who Continued In-Person Service Told to Stop Last Week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, April 6 by Sean Hammond

WJRS Local News has learned that officials notified the Russell Springs Nazarene Church and the Faith Temple Full Gospel church, both located on West Highway 80 in Russell Springs, that those churches must abide by the recent Executive Order of Governor Andy Beshear regarding... Read More.

State Budget Could be Voted on Late this Week

Wednesday, March 4 by Sean Hammond

Kentucky lawmakers could vote as early as this Friday on the state’s two-year budget. Legislators say the House Appropriations committee will take up the state spending plan on Thursday afternoon, and the bill could go to […]

This Week is Severe Weather Awareness Week

Monday, March 2 by Sean Hammond

Emergency Manager HM Bottom gives some tips on to keep mind when and if severe weather strikes the area… Bottom talks about the statewide tornado drill happening this week… The annual spotters class is the […]

More From the School Board Meeting this Week

Friday, February 28 by Sean Hammond

The Russell County Board of Education had their regular monthly meeting earlier this week. Superintendent Michael Ford gave a rundown of a few agenda items from the meeting…

Medical Marijuana Bill Could be Voted on this Week

Tuesday, February 18 by Sean Hammond

Momentum continues to build in the push to legalize cannabis for treatment of some medical conditions, after a House committee gave initial approval last week. Supporters of the measure point to strong grassroots support for […]

Classes Cancelled Rest of the Week in Russell County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 6 by Sean Hammond

There is no school today or tomorrow in Russell County, and there is also no school in neighboring Adair County or Taylor County. Local school officials announced yesterday that due to widespread illness, classes are canceled for today and Friday. Here’s Superintendent Michael Ford... Read More.

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License Renewals and Written Tests to Resume this Week

Two RC Churches Who Continued In-Person Service Told to Stop Last Week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

State Budget Could be Voted on Late this Week

This Week is Severe Weather Awareness Week

More From the School Board Meeting this Week

Medical Marijuana Bill Could be Voted on this Week

Classes Cancelled Rest of the Week in Russell County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Third Earthquake in Same Area of Tennessee this Week

Gas Prices Cheaper this Week

RC IDA Met Last Week

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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