Hospital holds groundbreaking for new expansion; Comer applauds work of local hospital

Monday, June 30 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital held a groundbreaking for its new expansion/renovation project earlier today. The new expansion will nearly double the size of the hospital with a new emergency room, new equipment, a new registration space, […]

State of Emergency declared locally; Marcum applauds work of local first responders in tornado aftermath

Monday, May 19 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum has declared a state of emergency following this weekend’s tornado. The state of emergency was declared due to severe damage in the area. Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum […]

UK Gymnastics coach proud of work team put in academically | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, April 29 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT All-Americans Isabella Magnelli and Creslyn Brose were two of 11 University of Kentucky gymnasts recently named to the Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll based on grades from the 2024 spring, summer, and fall terms. A student-athlete must have a 3.0 grade-point... Read More.

Work on football field house project continuing despite rain

Wednesday, April 23 by Zac Oakes

Rain over the last few weeks has hindered progress on the Russell County Schools field house and bus garage project. The school board heard an update from Branscum Construction on the projects at the board […]

Weather has delayed work on school district field house project

Wednesday, April 9 by Zac Oakes

Heavy rain and storms recently have delayed work on the Russell County School District’s field house project. Superintendent Michael Ford said meetings have still been ongoing about the project. The project will include construction of […]

More than 3,300 Russell Countians commute elsewhere to work

Tuesday, April 1 by Zac Oakes

A new report released this year shows more than 3,300 Russell County residents commute to another county for work. The Kentucky Center for Statistics reports nearly 500 of those commute to Pulaski County for work, […]

Work begins on Russell Springs water pump project

Friday, March 14 by Zac Oakes

Work has begun on the Russell Springs water pump project. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas gave WJRS News an update on the work, noting the city was fortunate to receive grant funding for the project. […]

KRV removes barriers with rides to work for clients

Friday, February 28 by Zac Oakes

One of the major barriers for employment for those with substance use disorder is transportation. Kentucky Recovery Vocational tackles that problem by providing transportation to its clients. KRV Executive Director Jeric DeVore spoke to WJRS […]

Work ongoing to correct stoplight issue at 619/127

Friday, December 13 by Zac Oakes

Work is ongoing to correct an issue with the stoplight at the intersection of Highway 127 and 619 near Arby’s. District 8 Transportation Cabinet spokesperson Amber Hale was on Community Conversations this week and discussed […]

Work on 127 between Russell, Clinton counties ongoing

Thursday, December 12 by Zac Oakes

The South 127 project including Russell and Clinton counties is ongoing. Despite a few hiccups involving the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, District 8 Transportation Cabinet spokesperson Amber Hale said the project is moving forward […]

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Hospital holds groundbreaking for new expansion; Comer applauds work of local hospital

State of Emergency declared locally; Marcum applauds work of local first responders in tornado aftermath

UK Gymnastics coach proud of work team put in academically | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Work on football field house project continuing despite rain

Weather has delayed work on school district field house project

More than 3,300 Russell Countians commute elsewhere to work

Work begins on Russell Springs water pump project

KRV removes barriers with rides to work for clients

Work ongoing to correct stoplight issue at 619/127

Work on 127 between Russell, Clinton counties ongoing

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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