City Hall project set to begin next week
A project at Russell Springs City Hall is set to begin next week. WJRS News spoke with Mayor Eddie Thomas about what will be taking place and how it will affect residents conducting business at […]
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Students return to school next week, elementary school open houses tomorrow
Russell County students will return to the classroom one week from today. The first day of school in Russell County is scheduled for next Wednesday, Aug. 16. Open houses for the elementary schools are scheduled […]
127 Yard Sale set to begin next week
Some sellers are out early, but the annual 127 yard sale officially kicks off in one week. The annual yard sale officially begins next Thursday and goes through Sunday, Aug. 6. The annual event brings […]
Work on Fishing Creek Bridge set to begin next week
Those traveling to Pulaski County next week will encounter a lane closure on the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 8 office said crews will be performing routine inspections on Fishing […]
Community health screenings to begin next week
The Russell County Hospital community health screenings are set to begin next week. This year, the screenings are from 7-9 a.m. at the Russell County ANC. The annual screenings begin next a week from today […]
New state laws take effect this week
New laws related to child abuse, drugs, gambling, mental health, gender services, education and dozens of other topics are set to take effect on Thursday after receiving a nod from the Kentucky General Assembly earlier […]
Rain this week comes at crucial time for local farmers
For the past couple weeks, Russell County and much of the surrounding area has been in a moderate drought, but this week has brought some rain to the area. Russell County Agriculture Extension Agent Jonathan […]
One week until annual Lakefest celebration
Only one week remains until the annual Lakefest celebration in Jamestown. Festivities get underway beginning next Friday with pageants beginning at 5 p.m. and wrestling at 6 p.m. Then on Saturday, a day full of […]
Stringer, Gosser chosen for all-star games this week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
Two Russell County High School Baseball players have been selected to participate in all-star games at Centre College this week. Trace Stringer, who just finished his junior year, was selected for the junior all-star game where he will represent the West team. That game... Read More.
Bass fishing teams in state tourney action this week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
Russell County High School has several anglers fishing in the state tournament this week at Barren River Lake. Russell County Middle School anglers will fish today and Wednesday while high school bass fishing team members will fish on Thursday and Friday. Russell County High... Read More.