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Area could see winter weather this weekend

WJRS is continuing to track a potential winter storm that could impact the area Sunday into Monday. Current models indicate much of the winter weather will remain north of Russell County, but that is subject […]

Free youth deer hunting weekend this weekend

This weekend is Kentucky’s annual free youth deer hunting weekend. Children 15 years and younger, who are accompanied by an adult, are eligible to participate in the free youth weekend, which is held the weekend […]

Russell Springs man arrested by KSP over the weekend

A Russell Springs man was arrested over the weekend by Kentucky State Police. According to reports, 24-year-old Devin Morris was arrested and charged with criminal mischief – first degree. Morris was arrested by Kentucky State […]

Kentucky modern gun deer season opens this weekend

Kentucky’s modern gun deer season opens this weekend. The season opens statewide today, and runs through November 24. Modern gun season typically produces 60-70 percent of Kentucky’s total deer harvest each year, according to the […]

Lake Cumberland Cleanup still scheduled for this weekend

Despite forecasts of heavy rain and winds entering the area this weekend, the National Public Lands Day Lake Cumberland Cleanup will be moving forward as scheduled on Saturday. Groups and volunteers are encouraged to participate […]

Memorial service for Deputy Phipps held over the weekend

Law enforcement and first responders from across the state were in Russell County this weekend, as many attended the memorial services for fallen Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Josh Phipps over the weekend. Law enforcement officers […]