School Board Changes Vote; Votes No School on Veteran’s Day Next Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 25 by Sean Hammond

Citing pressure from the community, the Russell County school board changed its position from one month ago, and voted last night to not have school next year on Veterans Day. The calendar planning committee for the school system had earlier recommended that the local... Read More.

Fatalities Increased on KY Highways Last Year

Tuesday, February 11 by Sean Hammond

According to preliminary numbers released yesterday by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety. Initial data indicates there were 734 fatalities in 2019, compared to 724 in 2018. The fatality figures will remain preliminary […]

Daylight Savings Could Become Year Around

Friday, February 7 by Sean Hammond

All of Kentucky could be on the same time, if the Kentucky legislature has its way. Keith Westhas more from Frankfort… Congress could act upon the resolution from Kentucky at any time.

Governor Beshear to Reveal Two Year Budget Proposal Tonight

Tuesday, January 28 by Sean Hammond

Beshear will speak to Kentucky lawmakers at 6 o’clock this evening and outline his priorities for spending in the state’s $23 billion budget. The address to state lawmakers will be televised live on KET. After […]

Law Enforcement Stepping Up Enforcement During New Year Holiday

Tuesday, December 31 by Sean Hammond

Kentucky State Police and local law enforcement agencies will be out in full force this New Year Holiday. Tammy Sexton has more…

Office Closures for New Year Holiday

Friday, December 27 by Sean Hammond

The Russell County Judge Executive’s Office, the Russell County Circuit Clerk’s Office, the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and the city halls in both Jamestown in Russell Springs will be closed on Tuesday, December 31 and […]

Sheriff’s Office Recipient of Over $150,000 in Grants So Far this Year

Thursday, November 14 by Sean Hammond

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston shared with the fiscal court earlier this week the news of a recent grant and plans for the department’s two newest deputies, beginning in January…

Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival Had Another Successful Year

Monday, August 19 by Sean Hammond

Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival organizer Moochie Hart discussed the success of this past weekend’s festival with WJRS NEWS… Plans are already underway for next year…

Tourism Increased Last Year in the State

Thursday, August 15 by Sean Hammond

Visitor spending and visitation growth both increased in Kentucky last year, according to a new study from Tourism Economics, the Kentucky Department of Tourism’s research partner. Visitor trips to and within the state eclipsed 71.6 […]

Back to School Bash was Another Success this Year

Monday, August 12 by Sean Hammond

A total of 1,278 Russell County students were serviced with school supplies and other items at this year’s Back to School Bash this past Friday night at Veterans Fairgrounds in Russell Springs. The Russell County […]

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School Board Changes Vote; Votes No School on Veteran’s Day Next Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Fatalities Increased on KY Highways Last Year

Daylight Savings Could Become Year Around

Governor Beshear to Reveal Two Year Budget Proposal Tonight

Law Enforcement Stepping Up Enforcement During New Year Holiday

Office Closures for New Year Holiday

Sheriff’s Office Recipient of Over $150,000 in Grants So Far this Year

Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival Had Another Successful Year

Tourism Increased Last Year in the State

Back to School Bash was Another Success this Year

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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