Home prices remain elevated in final quarter of year

Tuesday, November 29 by Derek Aaron

Home sales have decreased across much of Central and Southern Kentucky, with the latest data from Bluegrass Realtors showing many home buyers have been unable to afford more expensive housing offerings. A new report from […]

Galito named KHSAA Soccer Official of the Year

Friday, November 18 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Donald Galito was recently selected by the Kentucky High School Athletics Association as the 2022 Soccer Outstanding Official of the Year. Galito, who lives in Russell Springs, has officiated soccer for more than […]

Russell Springs man indicted on assault charge early this year arrested

Wednesday, November 2 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police arrested a Russell Springs man yesterday who was indicted on an assault charge earlier this year. According to jail records, 34-year-old Craig Allen Irvin was arrested by Kentucky State Police just after […]

Scholarship applicants needed for 2023 Ag Athletes of the Year

Thursday, October 27 by Derek Aaron

Russell County High School student-athletes who are involved in agriculture are invited to apply for one of six scholarships and recognition as a 2023 Kentucky Ag Athlete of the Year. To qualify, student-athletes must be […]

Womack named 4th Region Volleyball Coach of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, October 26 by Zac Oakes

Russell County's Faith Womack was named 4th Region Volleyball Coach of the Year on Tuesday. Womack, in her fourth year at the helm of the Russell County program, led the Lady Lakers to one of the best seasons in school history and a 16th... Read More.

Stringer named CKMSAC Football Player of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, October 20 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Middle School Football's Tanner Stringer was named the Central Kentucky Middle School Athletic Conference Football Player of the Year by a unanimous vote. Stringer, an 8th grader at RCMS, plays quarterback for the Lakers.

Transportation cabinet issues “Antler Alert” for final months of year

Wednesday, October 5 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has issued its annual “Antler Alert” to remind drivers of an increase in the number of deer around roadways during the final three months of the year. About half of deer-vehicle […]

Tourism on Lake Cumberland continues all year long

Friday, September 23 by Derek Aaron

Tourism in the Lake Cumberland area continues year round, according to Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission Executive Director Danielle Wilson. She told WJRS NEWS her work promoting the area will go on despite the changing of […]

Library saw increase in visitors and use over last year

Wednesday, September 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library saw an increase in the number of visitors and use over the past year according to new data released by the library. For the 21-22 fiscal year, the library had […]

Webb: Salem Elementary’s school year off to great start

Friday, August 26 by Derek Aaron

Salem Elementary Principal K.J. Webb is happy with how the start of school unfolded and commended parents for their cooperation in the student drop-off and pick-up lines to start the new school year… To keep […]

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Home prices remain elevated in final quarter of year

Galito named KHSAA Soccer Official of the Year

Russell Springs man indicted on assault charge early this year arrested

Scholarship applicants needed for 2023 Ag Athletes of the Year

Womack named 4th Region Volleyball Coach of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Stringer named CKMSAC Football Player of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Transportation cabinet issues “Antler Alert” for final months of year

Tourism on Lake Cumberland continues all year long

Library saw increase in visitors and use over last year

Webb: Salem Elementary’s school year off to great start

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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